Our spacesuits will need to be suited for the five-member journey. We need to keep in mind these 10 principles as we design our suits:

  1. Life support: The primary function of a spacesuit is to keep the astronaut alive in the vacuum of space. This means the suit needs to provide oxygen for breathing, remove carbon dioxide exhaled by the astronaut, and maintain a stable temperature and pressure.
  2. Mobility: The spacesuit should allow the astronaut to move around and perform tasks with relative ease. This includes walking, bending, reaching, and using tools. The design should consider the balance between protection and mobility.
  3. Protection from the environment: The suit should protect the astronaut from the harsh conditions of space, including extreme temperatures, micrometeoroids, and radiation.
  4. Always on communication: The suit should have a built-in communication system to allow the astronaut to stay in contact with their team and mission control.
  5. Comfort: The suit should be as comfortable as possible, given the constraints. This includes factors like the suit's weight, its fit, and how hot or cold it makes the astronaut.
  6. Durability: The suit should be able to withstand the rigors of space travel, including launch, re-entry, and extravehicular activities (spacewalks).
  7. Glove design: As astronauts need to manipulate tools and equipment, the design of the gloves is crucial. They need to provide a good range of motion and tactile feedback while still protecting the hands.
  8. Biomedical sensors: The suit may also include sensors to monitor the astronaut's health, including heart rate, body temperature, and other vital signs. We need early alerting in case of emergency to appropriately address any health issues.
  9. Ease of use: The suit should be relatively easy to put on, take off, and adjust. This includes considerations for emergency situations that require quick ejection.
  10. Visibility: The helmet should provide a wide field of view and the suit should have lights for visibility in dark conditions and eye protection in solar storm events.

We’ve assembled a team of biomedical engineers, materials scientists, and some of the most reputable clothing manufacturers in the world to nail this design. Safety of our onboard crew is the utmost priority.