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Why SpaceX suits look so sleek, and NASA’s look so clunky
Fortunately, weight is not that important in orbit or on the moon. SpaceX’s EVA suit, in contrast, is more lightweight because it relies on the Dragon Crew spacecraft’s life support system.
NASA’s new Prada-designed space suit looks like an Apollo dupe, but it’s so much more
would be impossible for EVA on the moon, where astronauts need to roam freely in any direction, even riding on lunar rovers.
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Here's why NASA spacesuits are so expensive
In fact, NASA are down to just four flight-ready EVA suits. Since 2009 ... which plans to take humans back to the surface of the moon by 2024, with a view to eventually go to Mars.
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NASA spacesuits are white to protect astronauts from solar radiation
Narrator: But those white EVA suits aren't the only garment in an astronaut's closet. When heading into space or coming home, NASA astronauts wear a bright orange suit similar in color to the ...