http://www.astronomycast.com/space-flight/ep-121-spacesuits/ Take a weekly facts-based journey through the cosmos with Astronomy Cast. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:07:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://www.astronomycast.com/space-flight/ep-121-spacesuits/comment-page-1/#comment-1452 craigr Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:24:03 +0000 http://www.astronomycast.com/?p=485#comment-1452 There's a wonderful book by Heinlein, "Have Space Suit, Will Travel". He discusses how suits are designed and used, their limits and futures, all in a fun story; definately on the must read list.......craig There's a wonderful book by Heinlein, "Have Space Suit, Will Travel". He discusses how suits are designed and used, their limits and futures, all in a fun story; definately on the must read list…….craig

]]> http://www.astronomycast.com/space-flight/ep-121-spacesuits/comment-page-1/#comment-1442 Chas Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:06:24 +0000 http://www.astronomycast.com/?p=485#comment-1442 I just wanted to clarify one thing that you said. The "jet packs" that were used in the 80's are now built into the American suits used at the Space Station. Although not actively used, the manuevering jets are there in case a tether breaks or comes unhooked so that the astronaut can get themselves back to station. I just wanted to clarify one thing that you said. The "jet packs" that were used in the 80's are now built into the American suits used at the Space Station. Although not actively used, the manuevering jets are there in case a tether breaks or comes unhooked so that the astronaut can get themselves back to station.

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