ACES Suit
Is this suit worn inside or outside the spacecraft?
Inside
This suit is used inside or outside the spacecraft?
Outside
Which suit would you choose for a spacewalk?
EMU
True or False: There is no gravity in space
False- there is microgravity
launch
Up to how many layers can this spacesuit have?
16 layers
Which suit would you choose for launch?
ACES
Why do astronauts need to exercise in space?
Because in microgravity they are not using their muscles, so muscles get weaker
So astronauts can be easily seen during rescue
Find TWO things the backpack (PLSS) provides.
Electricity, a fan, carbon dioxide removal system, water tank for cooling, communication (any 2).
If your astronaut needs water while working outside, where does it come from?
Backpack (PLSS)
If you spend a long time in space, what would the inside of your bones look like?
Bones start to look more like a sponge with bigger holes.
If a mission goes wrong and astronauts in the ACES suit are lost, how can they let someone know their location?
Personal Location Beacon (Satellite Signal)/ Signaling Kit
Look at the helmet. What 2 special feature does it have to protect astronauts and keep them alive?
Gold visor - Protects from strong sunlight / radiation. Also has a ventilation system to provide astronauts with oxygen.
Look at the ACES suit. What is ONE thing missing that would make it better for spacewalking?
Backpack/life support, more layers, protection
What happens to fluids in the human body in space?
Fluids shift toward the head
Find TWO clues on the diagram that show this suit is NOT for spacewalking.
Lightweight, no extra layers, used inside, short-term use, etc.
Why is movement harder in the EMU suit?
Thick layers + protection make it bulky
Using BOTH diagrams, name ONE feature you would combine into a new suit and explain why.
Open-ended :)
Why was the twin study important for NASA?
It helped scientists understand how space affects the human body by comparing an astronaut in space to someone on Earth with similar DNA.