A failure occurred in Luca Parmitano's suit because water entered his helmet ... and tiring, so astronauts can only be outside the spacecraft for about six hours on these space explorations.

43-year-old John McFall has become the world’s first astronaut with a physical disability cleared for a long-duration mission ...

For instance, the helmets on space suits built for spacewalks serve ... The blue fingertips are made of conductive material, allowing astronauts to use touchscreens. Follow GeekSided to stay ...

back to the top- Wardrobe for the Space Shuttle Era Astronauts of the space shuttle ... The suit, consisting of helmet, communication assembly, torso, gloves and boots, provides counterpressure ...

Back in 2013, European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano was preforming a routine spacewalk when water started to fill his helmet. What was thought to be a leak from a drinking pouch quickly ...

As the final days tick down for the UAE’s first human space flight, astronaut Hazzaa AlMansoori ... the first thing you have to do is seal your helmet and make sure there are two clicks, so ...

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has clicked ... reflection in the visor of her spacesuit helmet. Part of the ISS is visible, along with ...