NASA's next-gen Artemis mission spacesuit manufacturers will soon be announced. Protective gears in space are essential since they keep astronauts and other experts safe when they are in orbit.
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This 14 February NASA photo shows Discovery Shuttle astronaut Steven Smith working with equipment in the shuttle's cargo bay. Discovery's seven-man crew will spend several days and make a series of space walks to service the Hubble Space Telescope and add improvements. AFP PHOTO/NASA (Photo by - / AFP)
Since humans are born on Earth, they will have a hard time surviving in the harsh conditions of space. This is why they need to wear PPEs that can cover efficiently cover their entire bodies.
However, there are some instances when the spacesuits of NASA and other space agencies are flawed.
For example, Gizmodo reported that the spacesuit water leak forced the international space agency to suspend its ISS (International Space Station) spacewalks.
This kind is scenario can put NASA astronauts in grave danger, especially if they are on a space mission that is very far away from Earth.
NASA's Next-Gen Artemis Mission Spacesuit Announcement
For the past few years, NASA has been trying to perfect its spacesuits, especially PPEs used in long-term spaceflights.
Now, the international space union will announce the new partner manufacturer/s that can further help it develop better-performing spacesuits.
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The SpaceX spacesuit to be wore by NASA astronauts that will travel to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule is displayed during a media tour at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California, on August 13, 2018. - According to the Teslarati website the majority of the helmet is 3D printed.
NASA will confirm this information in its upcoming conference, which will air on June 1 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
The selected company/companies that will work with the space agency will focus on designing, testing, and producing next-gen spacesuits used for Artemis missions, moon spaceflights, and ISS visits.
"New spacesuits that allow humans to explore the lunar surface and unlock new spacewalk capabilities outside the International Space Station are a critical part of advancing human exploration in space and demonstrating continued American leadership," said NASA via Space.Com.
Where To Watch and Other Details
If you are among the individuals interested in watching the upcoming spacesuit announcement of NASA, you can visit its official YouTube channel.
On the other hand, you will also be able to hear the statements of the following NASA officials and experts:
- Lindsay Aitchison, program executive for Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program, NASA headquarters
- Vanessa Wyche, director, NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC)
- Dina Contella, operations integration manager, International Space Station Program, JSC
- Lara Kearney, manager, Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program, JSC
On the other hand, the NASA Hubble Space Telescope took a photo of two galaxies connected by a stream of dead galaxies.
Meanwhile, NASA's new space laser innovation, inspired by ants, is expected to identify the depth of snow.
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