13. What are spacesuits made of? What are the materials that can protect us from radiation and withstand the temperature extremes? (A K2S Question)

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In addition to being protected from the heat and the cold, the astronauts must also be protected from the radiation in space. A spacesuit is made by sewing and cementing eleven different layers of materials together. Metal parts are then attached to join the different components together. Suit materials include: ortho-fabric, aluminized mylar, neoprene-coated nylon, dacron, urethane-coated nylon, tricot, nylon/spandex, stainless steel, and high strength composite materials.

Answer provided by Lonnie Moffitt


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