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3D-printed 'hydrogels' could be future space radiation shields for astronaut trips to Mars
Those tiny colorful dinosaur toys that grow bigger underwater might hold the key to protecting astronauts as they journey ...
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John McFall: World’s first disabled astronaut cleared for a space station mission
43-year-old John McFall has become the world’s first astronaut with a physical disability cleared for a long-duration mission ...
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The astronaut who almost died on a spacewalk: how the suit that prevented tragedy works
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.
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Inside the technology of space suits: How astronauts survive space
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 ...
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Astronaut Sunita Williams' 'Ultimate Selfie' From Ninth Spacewalk
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 ...