SPACESUIT Definition & Meaning

spacesuit

or space suit

[ speys-soot ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a sealed and pressurized suit designed to allow the wearer to leave a pressurized cabin in outer space or at extremely high altitudes within the atmosphere.

spacesuit

/ ˈspeɪsˌsuːt; -ˌsjuːt /

noun

any of various types of sealed and pressurized suits worn by astronauts or cosmonauts that provide an artificial atmosphere, acceptable temperature, radiocommunication link, and protection from radiation for work outside a spacecraft

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of spacesuit¹

First recorded in 1935–40; space + suit

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It happens underwater in a giant pool, complete with a spacesuit and a mock-up of the space station, she explained.

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During the mission, he tested an experimental spacesuit and a new cost-saving protocol to exit and re-enter the spacecraft without using an airlock.

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However, the capsule and the spacesuits are not subject to regulation and were untested in this environment.

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The astronauts will pass through a region of space known as the Van Allen belt, which has high levels of radiation, but the crew will be protected by the spacecraft and their newly upgraded spacesuits.

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Using Space X’s upgraded spacesuits - equipped with displays and helmet cameras - they hope to leave the spacecraft in pairs for walks of up to 20 minutes.

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