The Science of Spacesuits: Humanity in Space

Part 1 of the Humanity in Space series deals with the history and science behind the spacesuit. An astronaut's spacesuit can be their own personal spaceship, and the different types are designed to keep the astronaut comfortable, mobile, and safe. The history of the spacesuit goes all the way back to science fiction, and the practical use of spacesuits started when pilots started flying higher and higher. From the cobbled together beginnings to the multiple layers of the current spacesuits, to the exciting new designs of the next generation of spacesuits, take a journey through the history, the science, and the advancements in the equipment an astronaut wears in space.