"From Spacewalks to Spacesuits: Astronaut's Role in Future ISS Crew Gear"

Collins Aerospace is developing a next-generation spacesuit for International Space Station (ISS) spacewalks, aiming to replace the current extravehicular mobility units (EMUs). The company's chief test astronaut, retired NASA astronaut John "Danny" Olivas, discussed the development and testing of the new suit, which is also being considered for moon exploration as part of NASA's Artemis program. The suit is designed to be lighter, more flexible, and intuitive for astronauts, with features such as increased mobility and improved safety. Olivas emphasized the importance of his past spacewalking experience in contributing to the development of the new spacesuit.