Trying on the Latest Space Suit by ILC Dover
Summary
In this article, we follow Brent Ros as he tries on the latest space suit by ILC Dover, a company that has been making suits for American astronauts for decades. The article discusses the two types of suits made by ILC Dover, the LEA suit, and the EV suit, and how the company is rethinking their design to work for commercial space travel and people with less training. The article also highlights the importance of pressure in space and how the suit maintains it. Brent tests the new suit’s flexibility and mobility and concludes that advancements in technology will make spacewalks and moonwalks more accessible to the general public.
Table of Contents
- The Two Types of Space Suits by ILC Dover
- Brent Tries on the New Space Suit
- Testing the Suit’s Capabilities
- Advancements in Technology and the Future of Spacewalks
- Conclusion
The Two Types of Space Suits by ILC Dover
ILC Dover has been making space suits for American astronauts for decades. They make two types of suits: the LEA suit, which is softer and worn inside the space capsule, and the EV suit, which is self-contained and used for spacewalks. ILC Dover is now rethinking their design to work for commercial space travel and for people with less training.
Brent Tries on the New Space Suit
Brent Ros tries on the latest space suit by ILC Dover. He puts on long underwear and a liquid cooling garment before getting into the suit, which has several layers of insulation and a bladder layer to maintain air pressure. Two ILC Dover employees help him align the suit with his body so he can move once it’s pressurized. Pressure is important because you can only survive up to a minute without it.
Testing the Suit’s Capabilities
Brent tests the new suit’s flexibility and mobility and notes that the suit is heavy when pressurized but still allows for natural movement. The suit has more points of articulation than previous versions, making it easier to move in. Brent tests the suit’s capabilities by attempting to turtle and performing push-ups.
Advancements in Technology and the Future of Spacewalks
The speaker believes that in the future, spacewalks and moonwalks will be more accessible to the general public due to advancements in technology. However, the suits will need to be user-friendly and intuitive to ensure safety.
Conclusion
While advancements in technology may make spacewalks and moonwalks more accessible to the general public, it is unlikely that civilians will be going on spacewalks or moonwalks anytime soon. However, the latest space suit by ILC Dover is a step towards making space travel more accessible and safe for everyone.
