Sunday, October 13, 2024

China unveils spacesuit for moonwalking astronauts (video)

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China has strutted out its moon-landing spacesuit, unveiling its design in a ceremony Saturday (Sept. 28) in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality.

A technician put the spacesuit — which China aims to start using on crewed moon missions by 2030 — through its paces, showcasing various movements and gestures, including climbing the rungs of a ladder. 

The overall design of the moon-landing suit is inspired by traditional Chinese armor, underscoring the suit’s rugged and resolute appearance. It also features ribbons, which have always been an important element in the design of Chinese spacesuits.

China unveiled its new moonwalking spacesuit during a ceremony on Sept. 28, 2024. The suit is designed to be lightweight and flexible. (Image credit: CCTV)

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