Weighing the Benefits of the I-suit (Continuation of Eppler Interview)
Weighing the Benefits of the I-suit
Summary (Oct 20, 2005): Considering that space suits can weigh upwards of 200 pounds, you'd think that the lighter the suit, the easier it would be to work in. Not necessarily so, says geologist Dean Eppler. In this interview he explains why other factors can be more important than weight.
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