Dear MEL Topic Readers,
What to wear on Mars: A look at the future of
spacesuit technology
Space travel is becoming a reality, from reaching
low Earth orbit to flying around the Moon or even landing on Mars. But when
you set out on a space trip, what should you wear? Though the dress code is simply
a proper spacesuit, the specifications, appearance, and comfortability all vary
depending on where you are traveling to and what you are doing there. If you’re
simply taking a short suborbital trip to see the Earth and experience
zero-gravity in the cabin, you can wear a relatively stylish, not-so-clumsy
one. But if you want to walk on Mars, you’ll need a puffy, fully featured life-supporting
suit to endure extreme temperatures and toxic environment, according to NASA.
In the meantime, private enterprises are also
working on more comfortable spacesuits. BioSuit is one of such designs. It’s not
as puffy as conventional spacesuits because it applies pressure directly to the
skin. Will there be branded spacesuit in the future, such as Gucci, Zara or
Muji?
Whatever spacesuit you might be wearing, it’ll
be the same one with others onboard. But don’t worry about the price, your space
trip will be all-inclusive.
Enjoy reading the article and imagine how you
will feel and look in a spacesuit.
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