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The spacesuits were bulky, white and large.
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How has the space suit changed over the years?
The space suits used by the Mercury astronauts were simple pressure suits used to keep the astronaut alive in case of cabin depressurization. After 6 Mercury flights came the Gemini flights. NASA needed suits with extra layers to protect astronauts against extreme thermal changes and the harsh solar radiation. For Apollo, the suits were designed to withstand not only temperature extremes and radiation, but also the rigors of the moon itself. They were also designed to be fire proof after 3 astronauts died in the Apollo 1 fire. The first 6 men to land on the moon (Apollo 11, 12 & 14) all used the same basic suit. It took a lot of effort for those men to bend at the waist. For the last 3 Apollo flights, the suit had to be more flexible than previous lunar space suits in order for the astronauts to sit on a Lunar Rover and drive around on the moon. They also added cables in the arms to help with flexibility in the elbows. Without those cables, the suit made the arms stick almost straight out in front of the astronaut. That wasn't a problem on short moonwalks, but it could have been a huge problem during the longer missions. The last 3 Apollo moon landing crews also had to have bigger backpacks to hold all the extra water needed to cool their spacesuits. The Shuttle astronauts take off and land in basically the same suit that the Mercury astronauts used, only made with newer and lighter materials. When they go out on EVA, they use a special suit to protect the astronaut against the harsh outer space environment. The suits don't look anything like the suits used on the moon but the Apollo astronauts, but they're based on that technology, with improvements in flexibility, especially in the hands and fingers for the delicate work required to put the International Space Station together.
Why do astronauts wear silly suits?
The so called 'silly suits' are a fashionable outfit for space; designed by fashion's biggest known designer Vera Wang. She was inspired by the cultural sumo wrestling suits, soon after her design was released it was a hit on the runway, and celebrities like Paris Hilton and Jennifer Lawrence were seen sporting the look.
What did Apollo look like?
We don't really know what Apollo looks like since he wasn't real but i found a picture at google images and then type in his name
What did Apollo 11 look like?
Apollo had brown short hair with blue eyes he wasnt all that tall and he was a skinny guy
What did the Apollo 11 look like?
The Apollo 11 was the largest rocket built by N.A.S.A , it stood a total 138 feet tall.
How are volcanologists suits made?
what do volcanologists suits look like?need picture for school
What does the Apollo cabin from the Percy Jackson movie look like?
they look like zimbabwain nuns/nurses
How has the space suit changed over the years?
The space suits used by the Mercury astronauts were simple pressure suits used to keep the astronaut alive in case of cabin depressurization. After 6 Mercury flights came the Gemini flights. NASA needed suits with extra layers to protect astronauts against extreme thermal changes and the harsh solar radiation. For Apollo, the suits were designed to withstand not only temperature extremes and radiation, but also the rigors of the moon itself. They were also designed to be fire proof after 3 astronauts died in the Apollo 1 fire. The first 6 men to land on the moon (Apollo 11, 12 & 14) all used the same basic suit. It took a lot of effort for those men to bend at the waist. For the last 3 Apollo flights, the suit had to be more flexible than previous lunar space suits in order for the astronauts to sit on a Lunar Rover and drive around on the moon. They also added cables in the arms to help with flexibility in the elbows. Without those cables, the suit made the arms stick almost straight out in front of the astronaut. That wasn't a problem on short moonwalks, but it could have been a huge problem during the longer missions. The last 3 Apollo moon landing crews also had to have bigger backpacks to hold all the extra water needed to cool their spacesuits. The Shuttle astronauts take off and land in basically the same suit that the Mercury astronauts used, only made with newer and lighter materials. When they go out on EVA, they use a special suit to protect the astronaut against the harsh outer space environment. The suits don't look anything like the suits used on the moon but the Apollo astronauts, but they're based on that technology, with improvements in flexibility, especially in the hands and fingers for the delicate work required to put the International Space Station together.
What does Apollo's throne look like?
Myth does not describe the throne of Apollo, it was not important save that it existed as a sign of his status.
On Animal Crossing city folk what are zap suits?
They are just outfits that sorta look like super hero suits (:
What do the suits look like for link in twilight princess?
tee hee
Why do astronauts wear silly suits?
The so called 'silly suits' are a fashionable outfit for space; designed by fashion's biggest known designer Vera Wang. She was inspired by the cultural sumo wrestling suits, soon after her design was released it was a hit on the runway, and celebrities like Paris Hilton and Jennifer Lawrence were seen sporting the look.
What did Apollo look like?
We don't really know what Apollo looks like since he wasn't real but i found a picture at google images and then type in his name
Why do suits usually make guys look better?
Guys look better in suits because it make them look more serious, professional, and/or sometimes more hansome. Also when guys wear suits they tend to look like they cleaned themselves up and are ready to make descisions for thselves.
What did the Apollo 11 look like?
The Apollo 11 was the largest rocket built by N.A.S.A , it stood a total 138 feet tall.
What did Apollo 11 look like?
Apollo had brown short hair with blue eyes he wasnt all that tall and he was a skinny guy
What does the peacekeepers look like in the hunger games?
If you've seen the film, then they are those guys in the white suits with helmets. Kind of like police, but in white suits instead of blue
