Space Suit Prototypes (like Grumman Moon Suit, Republic etc)

[TomcatViP]

Yes. See how diving suits fit so well with the fashion industry.

Hell, even some are purposely made that you can look sexy.

 

[Arjen]

Yes. See how diving suits fit so well with the fashion industry.

Hell, even some are purposely made that you can look sexy.

SCUBA diving suits, yes. Atmospheric diving suits, though, cost a bundle, without a thought for fashion.

Newtsuit - Wikipedia

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[Grey Havoc]

Regarding skinsuit technology, and the Dainese designs in particular, from back in 2016/17:

Dainese Creates Space Suit to Protect Astronauts | Rider Magazine

You probably know Dainese best as an Italian motorcycling apparel manufacturer that specializes in sport and racing gear, and you might have heard of its

ridermagazine.com

Dainese Races to the International Space Station

Did you know that Dainese has developed a BioSuit intended for the first human journey to Mars?

www.motorcyclistonline.com

 

[RanulfC]

Not necessarily, EVA is not a big 'draw' for Space Tourism...

Perhaps not yet. But as interest ramps up and experience accrues, there will be more drive for EVA.

It's entirely possible - perhaps even probable - that space suits for such cases won't be the pressurized flexible spacecraft they currently are, but made-on-demand "space activity suits" that are more or less woven directly over the customer. These are not potentially as rugged as a pressurized suit and won't have the lifespan, but there's not a reason in the world why they can't be dirt cheap comparatively. A relatively small range of standard sizes with some built in "smart fibers" or some such that cinch things up to perfection, allowing the tourist to wander around outside the station or the hab for an hour or so.

I heartily agree with the sentiment but keep in mind that everything about our spacecraft, space stations, etc. are all based on using those 'flexible spacecraft' not SAS's and most of it will have to be redesigned to accommodate. I'll also point out that having "easier" to use suits does not really alleviate the safety and liability issues of EVA's.

Randy

 

[Orionblamblam]

I'll also point out that having "easier" to use suits does not really alleviate the safety and liability issues of EVA's.

There will doubtless be liability waivers that many a millionaire will happily sign in order to traipse about on the lunar surface.

 

[Grey Havoc]

Upcoming Moon missions spur the search for new spacesuits

Nasa has asked the private sector to design new spacesuits that can be used on the Moon.

www.bbc.com

 

[Grey Havoc]

Regarding British pressure suits, albeit for the V-Force:

Normalair pressure suit: Out of this World.

With the arrival of the high-flying V-Bombers the RAF found themselves in serious need of a full-pressure suit suitable for sustained flight at high-altitude for long periods of time. One of the ea…

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Via that link, a later development of the suit for both air and potential space applications, this was the Full Pressure Suit Type B if I am not mistaken:

 

[Grey Havoc]

Frankenstein Type 51: Destination Moon.

After the testing of the Normalair bizarre suit, RAE took a further step ordering two more full pressure suits. They collaborated with Frankenstein and Sons Ltd. in designing their Type 51 suit and…

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[archipeppe]

It is my impression or did the Full Pressure Suit Type B resembles (really much) a wartime German Draeger suit?

 

[!Mark]

Pressurized suit developed at DSSE Guidonia, used to break the altitude record by Mario Pezzi in many flights. In the last flights a pressurized cabin was also added.
By the way, in the last flight which occurred on October 22nd 1938, he flew his Caproni Ca.161bis biplane with Piaggio P.XI RC.100 / 2v engine and pressurized cabin at the altitude of 17 083 meters, a record still undefeated for biplanes with piston engines and propeller propulsion!


Attached are some more random images from the internet but you can find even better ones and videos too.

 

[Nik]

What happened to the hard-suit designs, like JIM, NUYT etc but inside out ??

Some years back, I was supposed to 'tourist' the one at Ft William's dive-school, but my wife was ill that day so I passed on it...

( Yes, yes, I know moon-dust is an effin' nightmare for joints, seals etc etc... )

 

[Michel Van]

What happened to the hard-suit designs, like JIM, NUYT etc but inside out ??

They were victims of Budget cuts and program changes
End Apollo program, Change in plans in assembly Space Station
Most Prototype ended in Museum like Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

( Yes, yes, I know moon-dust is an effin' nightmare for joints, seals etc etc... )

Some design include a protective cover like Garrett AiResearch EX-1A
the AX-5 hard-shell space suit would coated with Gold

 

[Grey Havoc]

A concept from NASA's new Innovative Advanced Concepts program, which is being run by the Space Technology Mission Directorate:

The Spacesuit Digital Thread: 4.0 Manufacture of Custom High Performance Spacesuits for the Exploration of Mars - NASA

This proposal seeks to investigate the feasibility of manufacturing “custom” cost-effective high performance exploration spacesuits for Mars and beyond

www.nasa.gov

 

[publiusr]

As comical as the old bottle suits were, those may best prevent damage from rockfalls. I might want a combination of that with legs and walk semi-stooped so I could sit anywhere. Hollow rigid limbs to move as I move…to follow my lead. My arms would not push against the suits arms..they sense and move a tad faster to limit contact.

Crush and compartment syndrome would be less a threat…have all joins lock in a fall to prevent injuries to extremities.

The suit in the post above may be one of those uber-tight suits. That could cause cramping.

 

[Grey Havoc]

ILC AX2H Suit: From the ground up.

Group 2 astronaut John Young testing the ergonomics of one of ILC earlier Apollo suit design proposals inside a crude simulated space capsule, 1964.

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[Grey Havoc]

Emilio Herrera “Spacesuit”: Daddy Cool (XLI).

Lt. Col. Emilio Herrera modelling his own “spacesuit”. In this photo the still uncompleted garment is equipped with the rarely seen protective outer cover.

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[MikeJenneBlueGemini]

Miss Kentucky (year?) about to step out of one of the 1-gravity trainer LRV used in happier times to give the Apollo astronauts instruction in the operation and driving practice of the real rover. The helper is wearing a definitely tired Command Module pilot (CMP) A7L space suit topped with a very rare early red Lunar Extravehicular Visor Assembly (LEVA).

Photo taken at the Space and Rocket Center Museum, Huntsville, Al (thanks, Alan). A Saturn rocket lying on the dirt and this. All very sad.

https://elpoderdelasgalaxias.wordpr...oving-vehicle-lrv-who-the-mighty-have-fallen/

Two points. One, that Saturn V is not lying in the dirt. It was actually supported on a display frame. In 2008, it was moved into a large building (the Davidson Center) which was purpose-built to display and protect it. Two, that suit is almost certainly a prop suit originally made for the movie "Marooned." Amongst other tip-offs: The helmet design and visor, which is unlike NASA's suits, is the same as those seen on the "Ironman" crew in "Marooned." The gloves are probably authentic (note that they aren't actually connected to the suit in the photograph) and probably were borrowed from another display at USSRC. The studio donated the "Marooned" suits and a high resolution Apollo CM interior mockup to USSRC circa 1973.

 

[Grey Havoc]

NPP Zvezda Krechet-94 Suit: Come on in.

The Soviet Krechet-94 “Moonsuit” and its clever backpack life-support unit which is hinged like a door to allow the cosmonaut to step into the suit. The still very operational Orlan pre…

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[publiusr]

Similar to the lock-out suits planned for Moon/Mars rovers.

That keeps all the dust, crud—and any potential germs—outside your rover.

A glove-box that you drive.

I think the term “lock-out” suits is apt—named after the divers lockout on the old Johnson Sea Link.

 

[TomcatViP]

The proof by 4 (thousands) that today military are more focused on data than scientists:

Robins AFB distributes new two-piece flight suits

The Women’s Initiative Team and members of the 461st OSS are leading the effort to get new Advanced Aircrew Combat Uniform to female Airmen at Robins Air Force Base.

www.af.mil

How many time will we have to rince and repeat the basis?

 

[Justo Miranda]

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[cattalonX]

here a Chinese space suit

the Date is unclear, but its before Shenzhou

picture source
http://www.capcomespace.net/dossiers/chine/shenzhou.htm

These are the Shuguang projects of the late '70s

 

[antigravite]

Do we have any interviews from Shuguang participants?
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[Gentleman’s Astronautics]

Good afternoon gentlemen, I'm sure you're all aware of the BIS Lunar spacesuit? However I recently acquired one of the societies' older publications (High Road to the Moon, 1979), and there is a cutaway of the backpack for the suit. Unfortunately the book provides no key or any other aid aside from the already labelled parts.
Might I have some assistance in the identification of the parts, as I wish to make a game that features the suit, and I want a mechanic where the player must maintain the suit.

 

[klem]

(http://www.astrosurf.com/luxorion/astronautique-combinaison-spatiale.htm). French pages about the evolution of spacesuits.