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Spacesuit.

Spacesuit Spacesuit worn by astronaut Buzz Aldrin on Apollo 11 moonwalk, July 20, 1969. Source: NASA

Questions

  1. How would you dress appropriately for the Moon?
  2. What are the expected temperatures?
  3. How does a spacesuit keep you cool enough and warm enough?
  4. Atmoshere?

Related resources

  1. Spacesuite and Spacewalks
  2. Space Suit Evolution: From Custom Tailored To Off-The-Rack
  3. Space Suit
  4. More listings on Earthguide/Maps
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