would be impossible for EVA on the moon, where astronauts need to roam freely in any direction, even riding on lunar rovers.
The new EVA suits, however, are designed for versatility ... "Building a base on the Moon and a city on Mars will require millions of spacesuits. The development of this suit and the execution ...
In fact, NASA are down to just four flight-ready EVA suits. Since 2009 ... which plans to take humans back to the surface of the moon by 2024, with a view to eventually go to Mars.