In space, a problem with a space suit can be a serious problem. This list has 20 problems that could be encountered, and even the mildest becomes more problematic when the suit can’t be removed.

1. A burning smell comes from inside the suit.
2. A faint whistling noise can be heard.
3. A pouch snags on something and tears.
4. A tether snaps.
5. Finger joints have vacuum-frozen.
6. Food leaks from the helmet nozzle, dribbling everywhere.
7. Ice forms on the interior of the faceplate.
8. Magnetic boots randomly activate and deactivate.
9. Motors powering the joins malfunction.
10. One limb freezes in place.
11. Oxygen leaks from a faulty valve.
12. The comm system suffers from interference.
13. The integral computer crashes and won’t boot up again.
14. The previous user had clearly not washed in a while.
15. The propulsion unit fires randomly.
16. The readouts flicker and malfunction.
17. The suit pressure increases and it overinflates.
18. The sun visor sticks in place.
19. There’s a loose connection somewhere in the wiring.
20. Waste leaks inside the suit, making it damp and foul-smelling.