Synopsis
In this NASA video segment an expert at MIT describes and models a biosuit, a futuristic space suit designed for astronauts who will one day travel to Mars. The biosuit will be very different from the space suits currently used for space travel. It is designed to be form-fitting and lightweight, enabling astronauts to kneel, climb, and maneuver more efficiently. This design also benefits peopl on Earth.
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- Running time
- 7 minutes
- Collection
- NASA
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- biosuit
- spacesuit
- Kevlar
- astronauts
- space
- aviation
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