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Extravehicular Mobility Unit (1981-Present)
Improvements included dual-layer bladder, micro-meteoroid protection, and modular design for different body sizes.
Shuttle Flight Suit (1981-2011)
Lightweight, with layers for protection against cabin depressurization and for thermal and fire insulation.
Orion Suit (2020s)
Designed for the Orion spacecraft with better mobility, safety, and comfort for long-duration missions.
Mercury Suit (1961-1963)
Introduced to protect the first American astronauts. Based on flight pressure suits but modified for space.
Constellation Space Suit (2020s)
Intended for use in the Artemis program, with a modern design for both launch, reentry, and surface activities.
Advanced Crew Escape Suit (1994-2010)
An upgraded version of the Shuttle Flight Suit with full pressure protection and better mobility.
Apollo Suit (1968-1972)
Designed for moon walking; incorporated life support and was made to withstand lunar conditions.
Gemini Suit (1965-1966)
Had greater mobility for extravehicular activity (EVA) and was lighter than the Mercury suit.
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