There goes the tool bag

During a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS), a tool bag drifted away and became “lost in space” (it was irretrievable).

Here’s what NASA has to say on the event:

Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper has resumed work on SARJ cleanup and lubrication. At approx. 3:33 p.m. EST, Piper reported that one of the Braycote lubrication guns had released grease into her toolbag. As she was cleaning the bag and wiping the tools and equipment inside, the bag floated away. Another bag carrying identical equipment is now being shared by Piper and Bowen. EVA officers in Mission Control believe there is enough equipment for the spacewalkers to complete the planned SARJ trundle bearing assembly removal and race ring cleaning.

Well, at least they have enough to finish the repairs and installations aboard the ISS. Man, imagine if they didn’t. They would have flown all the way to space for nothing!