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Tag: Astronauts
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Via nasa.gov
SpaceX’s New Astronaut Suits
NASA released images of a training event for astronauts who will be aboard next year’s SpaceX Crew Dragon—and they offer a glimpse at sleek new spacesuits. While similar to those we’re accustomed …
Via theguardian.com
First All-Women Spacewalk Ever
Since 1998, there have been 213 spacewalks at the International Space Station and only 11% of the more than 500 crew members involved have been women. But on the next walk, scheduled …
Via space.com
Buzz Aldrin’s Accessories Collaboration
Teaming up accessories brand Sprayground, Buzz Aldrin has created a capsule collection called “Mission to Mars.” The Apollo 11 astronaut worked with the NYC-based brand on several bags (one of which features …
Via qz.com
A Moon Cave for an Astronaut Base
A few things inhibit a full-time, human-populated base on the moon: micrometeorites, intense surface radiation and crazy temperature swings (from 100°C/212°F days into -173°C/-280°F nights). Japanese scientists from the Japan Aerospace Exploration …
Via diyphotography.net
Star Trail Images Taken From the International Space Station
Aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Don Pettit has an incredibly unique perspective of Earth and the night sky. He recently set his camera to take long-exposure photographs as the ISS orbits …
Diesel Living + Seletti Love Space and Machines
Taking the boredom out of tableware, one plate at a time
Michael Kagan’s “Lights Out” at Joshua Liner Gallery
Oil-on-linen works that evoke great heights, moments and speed
Y-3 Space Apparel for Virgin Galactic
The adidas + Yohji Yamamoto collaborative brand will suit up the commercial spaceline's pilots and passengers
Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age
The Science Museum's immense collection of Russian artifacts and spacecraft tell a remarkable story of exploration and courage