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What is a key requirement for spacesuit materials?
What is a key requirement for spacesuit materials?
- Resistance to radiation
- Resistance to extreme temperatures
- Resistance to vacuum pressure (correct)
- Resistance to micrometeoroids
Which technological milestone introduced lighter and more flexible materials in spacesuits?
Which technological milestone introduced lighter and more flexible materials in spacesuits?
- Gemini Suit (correct)
- Apollo A7L Suit
- Mercury Suit
- Mk I Suit
What was the historical issue with the Mk I spacesuit?
What was the historical issue with the Mk I spacesuit?
- It was too heavy
- It was uncomfortable and restrictive (correct)
- It lacked radiation protection
- It had poor thermal regulation
Which material is used for thermal regulation in spacesuits?
Which material is used for thermal regulation in spacesuits?
What is the role of high-strength fabrics like nylon in spacesuit materials?
What is the role of high-strength fabrics like nylon in spacesuit materials?
What poses a significant health risk that spacesuit materials must protect against?
What poses a significant health risk that spacesuit materials must protect against?
What is the purpose of the Helmet in a spacesuit?
What is the purpose of the Helmet in a spacesuit?
What is the main function of the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) in a spacesuit?
What is the main function of the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) in a spacesuit?
What is the primary function of the Manouvering Unit (MMU) in spacewalks?
What is the primary function of the Manouvering Unit (MMU) in spacewalks?
Which material is used for impact-resistant visors in spacesuits?
Which material is used for impact-resistant visors in spacesuits?
What do the gloves in a spacesuit primarily enable astronauts to do?
What do the gloves in a spacesuit primarily enable astronauts to do?
What is the purpose of the Hard Upper Torso component in a spacesuit?
What is the purpose of the Hard Upper Torso component in a spacesuit?
Which system is carried on the back and houses oxygen tanks in a spacesuit?
Which system is carried on the back and houses oxygen tanks in a spacesuit?
What purpose does the Display and Control Module (DCM) serve in a spacesuit?
What purpose does the Display and Control Module (DCM) serve in a spacesuit?
What are the primary materials used for outer layers of a spacesuit for micrometeoroid shielding?
What are the primary materials used for outer layers of a spacesuit for micrometeoroid shielding?
What material is used for comfort and mobility in inner layers of spacesuits?
What material is used for comfort and mobility in inner layers of spacesuits?
What is the primary function of the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) in a spacesuit?
What is the primary function of the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) in a spacesuit?
What poses a significant health risk that spacesuit materials must protect against?
What poses a significant health risk that spacesuit materials must protect against?
What is the purpose of the Hard Upper Torso component in a spacesuit?
What is the purpose of the Hard Upper Torso component in a spacesuit?
Which material is used for comfort and mobility in inner layers of spacesuits?
Which material is used for comfort and mobility in inner layers of spacesuits?
