Spacex is constantly in charge of employing cutting-edge technology to develop machinery,
engines, and equipment that will make space travel and tourism more reliable.
The company has decided not to adopt the norm, that is; the spacesuit.
Other space companies, like as Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin, have used huge, heavy, and
pressurized space suits.
But SpaceX decided to go against the trend and create something incredibly sleek and
portable.
The new spacex suit has been rumored to be quite seductive, especially on a female astronaut.
Hence, spacex is simply trying to adapt 21st-century technology.
In today's video, we'll cover all you need to know about SpaceX's new sleek space suit,
and how it will be used in the crew dragon rocket, for improved relaxing and navigation.
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First things first; lets explain the rudiments of a space suit;
A space suit is a garment worn to keep someone alive in the harsh environment of outer space,
vacuum, and temperature extremes.
Space suits are frequently worn within spacecraft as a safety measure in case of cabin pressure
loss, and are required for extravehicular activity, or work performed outside of spacecraft.
Now that you understand the basic function of a spacesuit, the question that remains
is: how is SpaceX able to design their space suit so thin, sleek, and sexy, while Nasa's
spacesuit is large and bulky?
To address this, we must first realize that the suits built by SpaceX are pressure suits,
that astronauts would wear while flying inside the Crew Dragon.
They are largely required in the event of an emergency during flight; if the spaceship
unexpectedly depressurizes, the suits will keep the astronauts alive until they can reach
safety.
They are pressure suits designed for use inside the Crew Dragon, similar to what astronauts
wore during launch and re-entry on the Space Shuttle.
The suits aren't intended for space walks or moonwalks.
It's no surprise, given that the prototype spacesuit was made by Jose Fernandez, a costume
designer who has worked on "Batman v Superman," "The Fantastic Four," "The Avengers," and
"X-Men II," and — well, you get the point, that the guy is a badass fashion designer.
"There are folks around Hollywood who are skilled designers who did a fantastic job
on this suit, there are excellent spacesuit helmet designers," Mr. Bay said of his "Armageddon"
experience.
It's a highly specialized trade."
Musk simply recruited Jose Fernandes, instead of the typical Air Force and Navy contractors.
In 2016, when Fernandez was consulted for the first time by spacex, he merely told Bleep
magazine that he had no idea what spacex is.
In his words: “I didn’t know what SpaceX was.”
Mr. Fernandez was one of six people invited to try out for the position, and he designed
a helmet.
He planned to work on the project for two weeks, but ended up working with Musk for
six months to build the suit, which was eventually reverse engineered to fulfill space flight
criteria.
Elon's intention was for Fernandez to perform a fantastic job that would give everyone who
wears it an attractive look.
In fact, he stated that the aim was for astronauts to put on the suit and appear better than
they did without it.
Darker strips, along the sides optically taper, and shape the torso, squared-off shoulder
lines, aerodynamic seams from collarbone to knee, and matching knee-high superhero boots
are all features of the new Spacex suits.
They lack the standard costumes' hanging hoses, knobs, and wires, like the one designed by
NASA.
They are created this way because they are not designed for usage outside the spacecraft
and hence do not require what Ms. Lewis refers to as "personal spaceships" with an oxygen
supply, cooling system, and communications capabilities.
Moreover, unlike most previous suits, which were meant to be comfortable for an astronaut
while strapped into a couch, and hence frequently seemed baggy and hunchedback while vertical,
the SpaceX suits look as well standing up as they do recline.
They also meet the many and severe technical requirements of a fully functional suit.
A spacesuit is a piece of material that must connect to the spacecraft, not simply match
its color.
That is what distinguishes the suits as an Elon Musk production.
Now consider the differences between the Nasa space suit and SpaceX's new sexy space suit.
The orange "pumpkin suit" shown in so much launch film is NASA's version of Starman's
suit.
The Advanced Crew Escape Space Suit System is the official name for it (ACES).
Aside from pressurization, a fully equipped ACES includes an emergency breathing system,
liquid cooling system, automatic-inflation parachute, and even emergency drinking water
rations.
The astronauts on NASA's Artemis missions, which will bring the first woman and person
of color to the moon, will use the newest spacesuit, known as the exploration extravehicular
mobility unit, or xEMU.
Parts of the spacesuits will be tested on the International Space Station before they
are sent to the moon.
The cooling garment is one of the primary components, according to Richard Rhodes, NASA's
deputy lead for xEMU pressure garment development.
The suit is made up of tubes that circulate water around the astronaut, controlling body
temperature, and eliminating excess heat as they work.
According to NASA, each spacesuit contains a portable life support system that comprises
a water tank for the cooling garment, a carbon dioxide removal system, and other features.
This component also contains a two-way radio system, for the astronauts to communicate
with one another.
When astronauts train to travel to space, one of their training activities is to pick
up an object while underwater in their spacesuit.
When operating in space, these explorers require exceptional dexterity, and the gloves add
to the difficulty.
Colored bands on the exterior of the spacesuit are unique to each suit.
This is how astronauts can recognize who is in each suit, when carrying out any activity
in the outer space.
Fortunately, spacesuits have come a long, they have advanced features that makes it
more flexible.
Some of these features include the gloves:
The gloves are one of the most complex parts of the spacesuit, and they are typically the
source of the most complaints from astronauts about their suits, according to Lewis, Nasa's
female astruant.
"It's incredibly difficult to build gloves that are both safe, and provide the physical
dexterity that astronauts require to accomplish meaningful work.
According Lewis, the pressurized gloves might feel stiff, especially after hours of labor
in space.
Because their fingers get cold, heating devices must be put into the gloves.
Lewis instructed.
A large portion of an astronaut's spacesuit training takes place in a pool at NASA's Neutral
Buoyancy Laboratory, in Houston.
The water replicates weightlessness, similar to how it feels in space, and the suit may
be worn in any region of outer space.
And, trust me, SpaceX hasn't disclosed if their gorgeous sleek suits serve all of these
functions.
Though Elon made it clear that the new suit can only be utilized in the crew dragon rocket,
that is just within the rocket and not in the surrounding space.
So, unlike Nasa's cumbersome and large space suit that can be worn both inside and outside
of a spacecraft, SpaceX's space suit will only be use within a spacecraft.
Hope you now know the different between the spacesuit made by both companies?
A space suit must perform a number of activities and meet a number of standards in order for
its users to work safely and comfortably within or outside of a spaceship.
Lets take a look at the primary requirement:
Internal pressure that remains constant.
As there is usually no requirement for the space suit to contain nitrogen, this might
be less than Earth's atmosphere.
Lower pressure allows for better movement, but its necessary that the suit occupant breathe
pure oxygen for a period of time prior to entering this lower pressure to avoid decompression
sickness.
Lower pressure allows for better movement, but its necessary that the suit occupant breathe
pure oxygen for a period of time, prior to entering this lower pressure to avoid decompression
sickness.
Mobility: The pressure of the suit normally opposes movement; mobility is provided by
precise joint design.
The interchange of these gases with the spacecraft, or a Portable Life Support System provides
breathing oxygen, and eliminates carbon dioxide.
Temperature control.
Unlike on Earth, where heat may be transmitted to the atmosphere by convection, heat can
only be lost in space via thermal radiation or conduction to things in direct contact
with the suit's exterior.
Because the temperature on the suit's exterior fluctuates considerably between sunlight,
and darkness.
If the suit is going to be used in space, it should be well insulated and the air temperature
should be kept at a comfortable level.
A communication system having an external electrical connection to the spacecraft, also
known as PLSS.
Collection and disposal of solid and liquid body waste (such as a Maximum Absorbency Garment).
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