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How heavy were the space suits?
Apollo era suits weighed 245 pounds (or 40 pounds in lunar gravity). Suits used on current space shuttle and space station EVAs weigh 195 pounds but are effectively weighless on astronauts. Suits used by shuttle astronauts during ascent and reentry weigh 80 pounds. Suits used by the Russian Federal Space Agency for the soyuz program during ascent and reentry weigh 20 pounds. Suits used by the Chinese space program for EVAs weigh 260 pounds
How have space suits evolved over time?
How have space suits evolved over time?
What are some devices used in space exploration?
Firefighters wear protective suits made from fabric originally used in space suits. Nasa has also helped design devices that allow firefighters to avoid injury from inhaling smoke.
How do space men keep warm in space?
the suits have heaters in them
What technological tools and devices are needed for space exploration?
space suits
In what profession were asbestos suits originally worn?
Asbestos suits were originally worn in the profession of fire fighting because of its high heat resistance. Asbestos was banned later because exposure to it causes cancer.
How heavy were the space suits?
Apollo era suits weighed 245 pounds (or 40 pounds in lunar gravity). Suits used on current space shuttle and space station EVAs weigh 195 pounds but are effectively weighless on astronauts. Suits used by shuttle astronauts during ascent and reentry weigh 80 pounds. Suits used by the Russian Federal Space Agency for the soyuz program during ascent and reentry weigh 20 pounds. Suits used by the Chinese space program for EVAs weigh 260 pounds
How long have you used space suits?
Space suits began in the 50's when men first began to think of going into space. A form of the suit was used by test pilots before the 50's.
Where can one buy Asbestos suits?
One can buy Asbestos suits in a number of different places. They can be purchased at many safety supply stores, as well as online at websites such as Protective Mask Direct UK's site.
What are space suits?
These are the suits that the astronauts wear when they travel to outer space.
Do astronauts seem comfortable in space suits?
Yes space suits are comfortable because of the padding in the suits.
Whne did they stop making Race suits made of asbestos?
Asbestos fibers cause several fatal diseases including mesothelioma and lung cancer; the EPA regulates which products asbestos may be used in (like brake pads or cement) and generally discourages use if there are reasonable alternative materials available-
Who invented space suits?
Zachery Hansen was the person who invented space suits
When was In Our Space Hero Suits created?
In Our Space Hero Suits was created in 2008.
What are ways that NASA can reduce space suit leaks?
The best way for NASA to avoid space suit leaks is to test and retest the space suits before they are used and to invest in newer suits as often as possible.
Why don't astronauts freeze when they go into space?
They have heaters in the ships and space-suits.
How have space suits evolved over time?
How have space suits evolved over time?
