Making spacesuits compatible with different spacecraft could protect astronauts during an emergency evacuation.

Space historian Roger Launius says the first suits were based on what jet pilots wore. Over time they’ve evolved into autonomous modules that help astronauts negotiate the inky expanse ...

The recent reports suggest that the Feitian spacesuits have exceeded their expected lifespan — with one suit used 17 times.

back to the top- Spacesuits for the space shuttle era are pressurized at 4.3 pounds per square inch (psi), but because the gas in the suit is 100 percent oxygen instead of 20 percent, the person ...

His first line of defence, however, was his space suit which he had to pressurise himself before making his descent. The suit had to be specially designed to allow him the freedom to manoeuvre ...

SpaceX’s EVA suit, however, is built for shorter times in the vacuum of space. The first version’s sleek, modern design is optimized for space tourism, prioritizing comfort, mobility ...

The countdown for stranded NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore’s much-awaited return to Earth has begun. The ...

SpaceX is not just launching rockets but a new era of space exploration with its cutting-edge extravehicular activity (EVA) suits. As we stand on the cusp of the first-ever private space walk in ...