"Next-Generation Lightweight Spacesuit Passes Zero-Gravity Testing Milestone"
TL;DR
Collins Aerospace has completed microgravity tests of a new spacesuit design intended to replace the current Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuits used on the International Space Station. The tests, conducted on an aircraft flying parabolic arcs, evaluated the suit's performance in tasks such as entering and exiting an airlock hatch and manipulating connectors. The company's design aims to be less bulky than the EMU and support a wider range of body types. Collins is also considering potential applications for the suit on future commercial space stations and lunar missions.
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