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Spandex in Spandex in Space Space By Mariko Nihonyanagi By Mariko Nihonyanagi For Karen Wisdom’s For Karen Wisdom’s CST 300L CST 300L Major ProSeminar Major ProSeminar Writing Lab Writing Lab November 27, 2007 November 27, 2007

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Spandex in SpaceSpandex in SpaceSpandex in SpaceSpandex in SpaceBy Mariko NihonyanagiBy Mariko NihonyanagiFor Karen Wisdom’sFor Karen Wisdom’sCST 300L CST 300L Major ProSeminar Major ProSeminar Writing LabWriting Lab

November 27, 2007November 27, 2007

By Mariko NihonyanagiBy Mariko NihonyanagiFor Karen Wisdom’sFor Karen Wisdom’sCST 300L CST 300L Major ProSeminar Major ProSeminar Writing LabWriting Lab

November 27, 2007November 27, 2007

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Spacesuits are used for Spacesuits are used for extra-vehicular activity extra-vehicular activity

(EVA).(EVA).

Spacesuits are used for Spacesuits are used for extra-vehicular activity extra-vehicular activity

(EVA).(EVA).

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Not having a spacesuit is Not having a spacesuit is dangerous.dangerous.

Not having a spacesuit is Not having a spacesuit is dangerous.dangerous.

Spacesuits have changed Spacesuits have changed little in the last 40 years.little in the last 40 years.Spacesuits have changed Spacesuits have changed little in the last 40 years.little in the last 40 years.

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And here is the new And here is the new formfitting formfitting Bio-SuitBio-SuitAnd here is the new And here is the new formfitting formfitting Bio-SuitBio-Suit

that is made up that is made up of elastic of elastic

polymers.polymers.

that is made up that is made up of elastic of elastic

polymers.polymers.

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The Original SpacesuitThe Original SpacesuitThe Original SpacesuitThe Original Spacesuit EVA is critical EVA is critical

to space to space missions.missions.

The old suit The old suit (Extravehicular (Extravehicular Mobility Unit) is Mobility Unit) is tootoo ComplexComplex HeavyHeavy BulkyBulky StiffStiff

EVA is critical EVA is critical to space to space missions.missions.

The old suit The old suit (Extravehicular (Extravehicular Mobility Unit) is Mobility Unit) is tootoo ComplexComplex HeavyHeavy BulkyBulky StiffStiff

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The New Bio-SuitThe New Bio-Suit

This revolutionary new design uses advances in engineering, design, and medicine.

It is pressurized using a mechanical counter-pressure directly on the skin.

Technology Recyclable, self repairs Spray on Custom fit

This revolutionary new design uses advances in engineering, design, and medicine.

It is pressurized using a mechanical counter-pressure directly on the skin.

Technology Recyclable, self repairs Spray on Custom fit

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Bio-Suit PiecesBio-Suit Pieces

1. Bio-Suit2. Helmet3. Boots (and gloves)4. Hard torso shell5. Life support system The image below

shows where an oxygen tank can be attached.

1. Bio-Suit2. Helmet3. Boots (and gloves)4. Hard torso shell5. Life support system The image below

shows where an oxygen tank can be attached.

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DevelopersDevelopers The Bio-Suit is being

developed at MIT by: Dava J. Newman Jeffrey A. Hoffman And Team

In 1970’s Paul Webb came up with the ‘space activity suit’ idea.

Saul Iberall came with the idea of lines of non-extension.

The Bio-Suit is being developed at MIT by: Dava J. Newman Jeffrey A. Hoffman And Team

In 1970’s Paul Webb came up with the ‘space activity suit’ idea.

Saul Iberall came with the idea of lines of non-extension.

Professor Dava J. Newman in Bio-SuitProfessor Dava J. Newman in Bio-Suit

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Current Development of the Bio-Suit

Current Development of the Bio-Suit

The Bio-Suit is still in the testing stages of development. They are trying to get a high enough

consistent pressure. They are having some problems around the

joints.

They plan to use ‘smart’ materials and ‘Shape Memory Polymers’ to make the suit easy to take on and off.

The Bio-Suit will provide a means to keep astronauts from losing muscle mass on long space missions.

The Bio-Suit is still in the testing stages of development. They are trying to get a high enough

consistent pressure. They are having some problems around the

joints.

They plan to use ‘smart’ materials and ‘Shape Memory Polymers’ to make the suit easy to take on and off.

The Bio-Suit will provide a means to keep astronauts from losing muscle mass on long space missions.

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Future ImplementationsFuture Implementations The Bio-Suit research is funded by a

NASA small business technology transfer grant.

The new Bio-Suit may: Simplify life-support system design Reduce energy expended by astronauts Be safer Cost less

Hopefully the Bio-Suit will be ready in 10 years for planned missions to the Moon and Mars

The Bio-Suit research is funded by a NASA small business technology transfer grant.

The new Bio-Suit may: Simplify life-support system design Reduce energy expended by astronauts Be safer Cost less

Hopefully the Bio-Suit will be ready in 10 years for planned missions to the Moon and Mars

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The latest fashion in spacesuits

The latest fashion in spacesuits

coming in 2016.coming in 2016.

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