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The Challenges of Space Suits

The space suits to day are very bulky. In fact, since the apollo programe in the 19 sixties and seventies, they've gained about a third more weight. So it's like squeezing yourself through the smallest hole that you sopass ivlat yo sit through. You anmot do e sing with you, double joint your elbows to get your elbow suit. We've had a lot of sut injuries just from donning and doffing this suit,. Even if you're in the way lessness of space. It still takes force to move it, and its bulky and that makes it very difficult to not just move around, but especially to operate equipment or tools.

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