NASA Postpones Spacewalk Due To Suit Readings

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NASA has rescheduled U.S. Spacewalk 97 to August 18, 2026, due to anomalous carbon dioxide readings from astronaut Anil Menon's spacesuit. The spacewalk was originally planned for Thursday. This postponement highlights the critical importance of precise equipment functioning during space missions. Ensuring astronaut safety and mission success relies heavily on accurate environmental monitoring within spacesuits.