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Spacesuit design for moon exploration faces harsh demands
Dr. I M Levitt outlines key moon suit challenges from heat and cold management to radiation protection. He notes need for compartmented cooling, artificial atmosphere, and rapid temperature adjustment, plus shielding against gamma rays UV and cosmic rays, micrometeorite threats, faceplate fogging, and reliable oxygen and CO2 sensors for safety.
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I. M. Levitt
Franklin Institute
Planetarium
Martin Company
Baltimore
Moon
Earth