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NASA reveals the suits astronauts will use on Mars

If everything goes according to plan, we'll be going to Mars in the mid 2030s - using these suits.

Mihai Andrei by Mihai Andrei
November 17, 2015
in News, Space
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If everything goes according to plan, we’ll be going to Mars in the mid 2030s – using these suits.

Image via NASA.

NASA is adamant about their mission to Mars – they’ve already started recruiting astronauts for the case, but before they start the training, they want to know what the lucky people will wear; it’s not a fashion statement, it’s a vital part of the mission.

The Z-2 suit is a technology demonstrator for a planetary surface suit; it’s designed to improve astronaut productivity as much as possible and not hinder their work – exploring, collecting samples, and maneuvering in and out of habitats and rovers. However, the suit doesn’t only have to be light-weight and manoeuvrable, but also sturdy, withstanding the harsh conditions on the Red Planet.

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Image via NASA.

NASA also went for a one-size-fits-all approach, with adjustable shoulder and waist sizing so that as many astronauts as possible can fit in as many costumes as possible.

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The technology is also revolutionary in that it could be 3D printed in space or even on Mars, to achieve a customized fit for any crew member or change the orientation of bearings to optimize mobility.

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Andrei's background is in geophysics, and he's been fascinated by it ever since he was a child. Feeling that there is a gap between scientists and the general audience, he started ZME Science -- and the results are what you see today.

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