After Koch and McClain both found out they required the same size spacesuit, it was discovered that only one could be made by the mission’s scheduled date.
NASA’s plans for an all-female spacewalk this week has been canceled due to “spacesuit availability” issues.
"Mission managers decided to adjust the assignments, due in part to spacesuit availability on the station," the statement reads."McClain learned during her first spacewalk that a medium-size hard upper torso – essentially the shirt of the spacesuit – fits her best. Because only one medium-size torso can be made ready by Friday, March 29, Koch will wear it."
Live coverage of the walk will be broadcast on NASA TV from 6.30 a.m. ET on Friday, with the walk scheduled to take place around 8.20 a.m. ET. The event will last roughly six and a half hours.
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