NASA has placed an order for space suits to be worn by astronauts on the new Orion capsule when it launches in 2015. Oceaneering International will design and manufacture the new suits, which will be better suited to astronauts' needs in space. The suits will allow astronauts to be real-life Transformers by swapping the rigid, protective panels of the suits (used during launch, landing, and trips to the International Space Station) for more flexible components to allow for natural movements when they're walking on the moon. Cool!
Check it out at http://space.newscientist.com/article/dn14135-nasas-new-spacesuits-are-made-for-walking.html?feedId=online-news_rss20
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