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What's Inside NASA Spacesuits (And Why They Are So Expensive)
Published 11 months ago
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Spacesuits are an essential part of any space journey. They actually have a special term to name them: Extravehicular Mobility Units. Each of them costs up to $10.4 million to make. So what makes a spacesuit so extremely expensive? And what's it made of?
Let's explore what's inside each spacesuit: from a ventilation fan to the helmet that serves as a pressure bubble. Get ready for a space-fashion show gala!
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