How do the astronauts dress while on a space shuttle mission?
Early life-support systems were cumbersome, and the astronaut’s ability to move in them somewhat restricted. The Shuttle spacesuit is far less bulky and much more comfortable. Shuttle spacesuits come in standard pieces in several sizes, which can be combined to fit either male or female crew members. These pieces can be repaired and reused over a number of years, making it much less expensive to outfit an astronaut today than in the past. While in the shuttle’s crew compartment, astronauts wear light-weight clothing as if they were in a mild climate on Earth.
