Astronaut in space suit at the Johnson Space Center, Houston.

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The spacesuit consists of a Hard Upper Torso (HUT) assembly, a Primary Life Support System (PLSS) which incorporates the life support and electrical systems, arm sections, gloves, an Apollo-style "bubble" helmet, the Extravehicular Visor Assembly (EVVA), and a soft Lower Torso Assembly (LTA), incorporating the Body Seal Closure (BSC), waist bearing, brief, legs, and boots.

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Size: 4637px × 3407px
Location: Houston, Texas
Photo credit: © Louise Heusinkveld / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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