Equipment+(clothing+etc.)

Astronauts in Space! In space atronauts have more than one spacesuit for space travel. When the spacecraft exits or re-enters the atmoshere astronauts wear a special suit with a parachute pack. This suit also has a helmet, gloves and boots. Inside the shuttle, astronauts wear comfortable clothes like knit shirts, pants or flight suits. They also carry special jackets, sleep shorts, slippers and undergarments. All of these have a special lining to protect the wearer.

Space Helmet Space Gloves Space Boots Outside the Shuttle! While working outside the shuttle astronauts wear a special suit called an "Erxtravehicular Mobility Unit" or an E.M.U. *** On earth E.M.U's can weigh as much as 40kg, but in space they weigh nothing.** * ​ This special suit is designed to be flexible and has many parts. Each part is designed in various sizes and can be assembled to fit any astronaut. One of the parts is an undersuit which contains pipes that allow water to flow over the body. This system keeps the astronauts cool.



This is the first E.M.U unfortunatly this one failed.



This is the new and improved E.M.U space suit.

Conditions in Space!​ The conditions in space are obviously very different to those on Earth. Spacesuits have several different features that protect the astronauts from the harsh conditions. To protect the astronauts their clothing is made out of fabrics like Nylon.

Spacesuit made out of Nylon Spacesuits on Earth! Spacesuits are very heavy on Earth but due to the amount of gravity in space they become weightless.

40kg weights.

Spacesuit Temperatures!​ In space spacesuits can withstand temperatures up to 121 ˚C. In space spacesuits can withstand temperatures as low as ¯157˚C.

Eating Equipment!​ When eating, the astronauts used to eat their meals through a straw but now with the new technology they eat about the same as we would on Earth.



Happy astronauts eating while in a spacecraft.

​Kitchen Equipment!

The kitchen equipment consists of food storage cupboards, an oven, mirror and a wash basin. All this equipment is neatly stored in a compartment with shelves and cupboards. Life Support Systems! On a spaceship you will find life support systems. You can find these in a backpack or in supply lines.

Rocket man with a backpack on his back!

Rocket Backpacks! Special rocket backpacks with hand controls let astronauts travel in space outside a space shuttle. In these the can bring back faulty satelites

Powerful Rockets Powerful rockets help thrust the astronauts in their spacecraft high and far enough to escape the pull of gravity