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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.
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
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.
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.
Where do you get space suits and space food?
Space suits and space food are specially manufactured. They are not available everywhere but only specific areas.
What natural fiber is used in space suits?
Nomex is a meta-aramid material that is often used in space suits because of its flame-resistant properties and durability. It is lightweight, strong, and provides excellent protection against extreme temperatures and high levels of radiation in space.
What temperatures can space suits withstand?
space suits can withstand minus 250 to 250 degrees fahrenheit
Who invented space suits?
Space suits were developed by a team of engineers and scientists at NASA, led by aeronautical engineer Russell Colley. The first space suits were worn by astronauts in the early missions of the Mercury program in the 1960s.
How do astronauts survive in outer space?
with space suits
