To infinity... and beyond!

[Oakey]

NASA's newest space suit in 20 years;

http://www.gizmag.com/z-1-prototype-spacesuit/2340...



Looks a bit Buzz Lightyear

[annodomini2]

It's not the first in 20years as it's not in service, if you see the article this is version 2.0!

They have been evolving the design for years, just a flight worthy suit isn't active since the 1992 update.

[BuzzLightyear]

Nothing like me!

[Simpo Two]

They could just use a scuba outfit and some silicone sealant...

[annodomini2]

Simpo Two said:

They could just use a scuba outfit and some silicone sealant...

Wrong way, no pressure, not excessive pressure.

Thermal issues as well, something along the lines of -60-70C in the shade, to +200c in the sun.

Radiation and impact considerations too.

[Robb F]

annodomini2 said:

Simpo Two said:

They could just use a scuba outfit and some silicone sealant...

Wrong way, no pressure, not excessive pressure.

Thermal issues as well, something along the lines of -60-70C in the shade, to +200c in the sun.

Radiation and impact considerations too.

I'm not convinced he was being entirely serious.

[Shaolin]

Simpo Two said:

They could just use a scuba outfit and some silicone sealant...

I hadn't thought of that, I shall start building my space ship in the morn'.

[maffski]

Shaolin said:

Simpo Two said:

They could just use a scuba outfit and some silicone sealant...

I hadn't thought of that, I shall start building my space ship in the morn'.

Being NASA they called it a 'mechanical counterpressure suit' - the wiki has a fantastic photo

[Piersman2]

Shaolin said:

I hadn't thought of that, I shall start building my space ship in the morn'.

You may scoff, but it is possible. Check out the first Wallace and Gromit to see how it's done.

[DWS]

Piersman2 said:

You may scoff, but it is possible. Check out the first Wallace and Gromit to see how it's done.

Well F**k me, I was just thinking the same before I saw your post!

[TheHeretic]

I wonder when we will have our first Pods? Granted, they don't bode well of you have a confused, and conscience free computer controlling things.

[LordGrover]

I'm still waiting on me hover boots promised back in the seventies.
Should be holidaying on the moon by now.

[rhinochopig]

TheHeretic said:

I wonder when we will have our first Pods? Granted, they don't bode well of you have a confused, and conscience free computer controlling things.

"Siri open the pod bay doors please"

"There are no restaurants within your local vicinity"

"Siri OPEN....THE....POD....BAY....DOORS....PLEASE"

"Calling Mom"

[TheHeretic]

Siri is not supported in low earth orbit at this time.