ISS Spacewalk Scrapped Due to Astronaut Illness; Crew 11 Mission Under Review

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ISS Spacewalk Scrapped Due to Astronaut Illness; Crew 11 Mission Under Review
- •NASA postponed a planned ISS spacewalk after an unnamed astronaut experienced a medical issue, now in stable condition.
- •The cancelled spacewalk involved Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman installing a truss structure for new solar arrays.
- •The incident raises questions about the Crew 11 mission timeline, including a potential earlier return for the crew.
- •Astronaut Kimiya Yui requested a private medical conference, activating strict privacy protocols for crew health.
- •NASA emphasizes astronaut safety and mission flexibility, with updates on rescheduling expected within 24 hours.
Why It Matters: Astronaut illness forces ISS spacewalk cancellation, prompting review of Crew 11 mission and highlighting spaceflight unpredictability.
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