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Mercury Mission Space Suits
Designed for inside-cabin use, did not support EVA (extravehicular activity), provided life support in case of cabin depressurization.
ISS Expedition Space Suits
Advanced EVA suits used for spacewalks from the International Space Station, often emblems of international cooperation.
Orlan Space Suits
Russian suits designed for spacewalk activity, features a rear-entry design, and autonomous suit control.
EMU (Extravehicular Mobility Unit)
Primary space suit for NASA spacewalks, self-contained with life support, cooling, and mobility features.
Gemini Mission Space Suits
Introduced support for EVA with upgraded mobility, included life support backpacks for independent use outside the spacecraft.
STS (Space Shuttle) Space Suits
Designed for intra-vehicular activity (IVA) and EVA, reusable suits with life support systems for use on the Space Shuttle.
Apollo Mission Space Suits
Custom-fitted for moonwalks, thermal and micrometeoroid protection, integrated portable life support system.
Sokol Space Suits
Russian-made suit for crew safety during launch and re-entry, not suitable for EVA, made of pressurized layers.
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