Spacesuit
Book • 2011
In 'Spacesuit: Fashioning Apollo', Nicholas de Monchaux delves into the story of the iconic twenty-one-layer spacesuit worn by astronauts during the Apollo missions.
The book explores how Playtex, known for its lingerie, successfully designed a spacesuit that triumphed over traditional engineering approaches.
It examines the spacesuit as a cultural artifact, reflecting broader themes in technology, fashion, and society.
The book explores how Playtex, known for its lingerie, successfully designed a spacesuit that triumphed over traditional engineering approaches.
It examines the spacesuit as a cultural artifact, reflecting broader themes in technology, fashion, and society.
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