Switch to Russian Space Suits Complicates ISS Gyro Maintenance
The crew of the space station has been told by NASA mission managers to use Russian Orlan space suits, instead of U.S. suits, during a mid-June extravehicular activity (EVA) to replace electronics on a critical station gyro. The shift will force the crew to make a round trip of about 160 ft. outside...
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