The real reason NASA canceled the first all-women spacewalk might surprise you
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It’s been a wild ride with NASA in the last few days. Initially, we thought history was about to be made with the first all-women spacewalk finally happening. Astronauts Anne McClain and Christina Koch were supposed to do the spacewalk on Friday, March 29.The real reason NASA canceled the first all-women spacewalk might surprise you
It’s been a wild ride with NASA in the last few days. Initially, we thought history was about to be made with the first all-women spacewalk finally happening. Astronauts Anne McClain and Christina Koch were supposed to do the spacewalk on Friday, March 29. On Monday, however, NASA announced the plan had to be canceled. Why? According to the agency, it all comes down to a medium-sized spacesuit. Or rather, the lack of a second medium-sized spacesuit. «Mission managers decided to adjust the assignments, due in part to spacesuit availability on the station,» NASA said in a press release. «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.» I know, I know. The idea that women are being thwarted because of clothing is a little too on the nose, but NASA’s reasoning seems to be legitimate. Let’s unpack why below. Read more