Working in Space: Spacesuits

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ABOUT SPACESUIT

Like a space shuttle or International Space Station, a spacesuit is considered a ______. The space suit provides protection and serves as a means of ______. , allowing astronauts to work outside of their spacecraft. Working outside the spacecraft is called ______or EVA. The spacesuit that the astronauts wear is called ______or EMU. This means that it is used outside the spacecraft (extravehicular) and that the astronauts can move freely (mobility). Astronauts go on spacewalks to ______. or to ______or to capture satellites. A large amount of work in space would not be possible without space suits.

Match the descriptions to the spacesuit part being described below: CLICKABLE SPACESUIT

1. _____ Safety Tethers

2. _____Cuff

3. _____Layers

4. _____Wrist

5. _____SAFER

6. _____MAG

7. _____LCVG

8. _____CCA

9. _____Helmet

10. _____Lower

11. _____IDB A. On wrist, list of tasks that astronauts will 12. _____DCM complete during spacewalk

13. _____Gloves B. Top of the spacesuit, includes Hard Upper Torso and arm assembly 14. _____Upper C. Keeps oxygen at the correct pressure around 15. _____PLSS the head. Can have TV camera and lights

16. _____Arm D. Attached to spacewalker and other end to vehicle 17. _____HUT E. Similar to a life jacket, uses small nitrogen- K. Maximum Absorption Garment jet thrusters to allow an astronaut to move in L. Plastic, water filled pouch space M. Come in different sizes to accommodate F. Contains a liquid cooling and ventilation different size astronauts, including sizing ring garment among other layers N. Has earphones and microphones to talk to the G. Covers chest and back, made out of rest of the crew fiberglass. O. Control Pane H. Protect astronauts from space, have heaters to keep fingers warm P. Worn under helmet, has earphones and microphone to allow astronaut to talk to rest I. Underwear that keeps spacewalkers cool, of crew made of stretchy spandex material Q. Helps keep oxygen at right pressure, clear J. Worn on the sleeve to see the displays and plastic bubble control module