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There is no oxygen in space, as you well know (well, I hope so). The space suit will help you breath normally. However, it has another function, as well. There is no pressure is space, and if you don't wear a space suit, not only will you suffocate, your skin will explode.

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The moon has no atmosphere, therefore no breatheable air or oxygen. there is no air on the moon

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Because there is no air to breath and no atmosphere to protect them from debris and radiation

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