01-05-2017 01:49 via popsci.com.au

Why NASA is running out of spacesuits

Today's spacesuits are designed to work well while astronauts float around outside the International Space Station. But they're not quite right for walking around on the moon or Mars—they're too heavy and don't provide enough flexibility in the hips and knees. That's why NASA is investing in a next-generation spacesuit for exploring deep space.
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