06. Is there a way to breathe without wearing the huge astronaut suits all the time? (RR) (A K2S Question)

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The astronauts actually have different kinds of spacesuits. On the Space Shuttle they have a spacesuit used for launch and entry that can provide them breathable air without all the bulk. But when doing spacewalks or walks on the Moon the crewmembers have to wear the bigger heavier suits because these maintain pressure all around their bodies, and that is very important.

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Answer provided by Lonnie Moffitt & Russell Romanella

Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer

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