"Its dark grey 'EuroSuit' is designed to be worn during 'critical' phases of a mission, such as launch and landing, and can be donned or removed without assistance in under two minutes. It will be tested by ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot during a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) next year. The mainstream sports shop couldn't be further from the iconic Italian fashion powerhouse behind NASA's suits."
"The prototype features a range of 'groundbreaking' advancements, including a lattice-structured helmet design that allows for perfectly tailored fits. Expanding 'bellows' at the shoulders, elbows and knees ensure maximum mobility in confined environments. Air-tight zippers with 'ergonomic pullers' make it easy to open and close the suit, while the suit's length can be adjusted to compensate for the natural elongation of astronauts' bodies in microgravity."
"The ability to don or remove the suit in under two minutes unaided is a first for IVA suits and could significantly improve response times during spacecraft emergencies. Aboard the ISS, Ms Adenot will perform a series of test sequences including putting the suit on, manipulating small objects, using the onboard touchscreen tablet and taking the suit off. Her feedback will fuel the development of a fully operational version of the EuroSuit, complete with key systems such as air-tight sealing, fire re"
Decathlon created a dark grey 'EuroSuit' intra-vehicular activity (IVA) prototype for launch and landing phases. The suit can be donned or removed unaided in under two minutes and will be tested by ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot on the International Space Station next year. Features include a lattice-structured helmet for tailored fits, expanding bellows at shoulders, elbows and knees for maximum mobility in confined environments, air-tight zippers with ergonomic pullers, and adjustable length to compensate for body elongation in microgravity. Onboard tests and astronaut feedback will guide development toward a fully operational EuroSuit with essential mission systems.
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