Future skintight spacesuits could snug up at the touch of a button

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Our stereotype of a spacesuit involves an astronaut clad in a bulky white outfit like some outer space Michelin Man wearing a rucksack – and about as graceful. But if an MIT team has any say, the spacesuit of the future will be a snug, form-fitting outfit that’s not only lighter and more flexible but also easier to get on, automatically tightening up to a proper fit at the touch of a button... Continue Reading Future skintight spacesuits could snug up at the touch of a button

Section: Space

Tags: Astronauts, MIT, Space Suit

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