Karina Sharma
NASA’s EMU suit is a self-contained spacecraft providing oxygen, temperature control, and protection.
On Earth, a NASA space suit weighs around 280 lbs (127 kg), but in microgravity, astronauts feel weightless, making mobility easier.
Space suits endure temperatures from -250°F to 250°F (-157°C to 121°C) when exposed to sunlight or shadow in space.
Astronauts wear Maximum Absorbency Garments (MAGs)—essentially high-tech diapers—to manage long-duration spacewalks.
Gloves are equipped with heaters and special gripping materials to help astronauts handle delicate tasks in freezing space conditions.
Apollo suits gathered sharp Moon dust, damaging gloves and causing breathing issues.