Citation

Asker JR. Aviat. Week Space Technol. 1995; 143(3): 40-43.

Affiliation

Windsor Locks, Conn., USA

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, McGraw-Hill)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11539197

Abstract

U.S. astronauts and Russian cosmonauts both use space suits when performing extravehicular activity (EVA), but these have been developed independently due to the diverse goals of each country's space program. The current versions of the U.S. and Russian space suits were compared when the author tested both suits on the same day. The similarities and differences are noted, as well as the strengths and limitations of each. Determination of the compatibility of these suits is important as increased cooperation between the U.S. and Russia has occurred (for example, astronauts and cosmonauts are flying together on Shuttle/Mir missions) and as the international space station becomes reality.

Language: en