Europe's new spacesuit still needs work, French ISS astronaut says: 'We are at the very beginning of its journey'
European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot has provided initial feedback on the new 'EuroSuit' prototype currently being tested on the International Space Station. While the suit is a significant development for intravehicular activity, the astronaut noted that further improvements are required.
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Testing new life-support and safety equipment in orbit is essential for the future of European human spaceflight capabilities.
EuroSuit is designed to be put on in a hurry.
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Click for next article European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot (right) discusses the new EuroSuit during a press conference from the International Space Station on Sept. 16, 2026. Her SpaceX Crew-12 crewmates also took part in the briefing. (From left: cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev and NASA's Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meir.) (Image credit: NASA) Copy link Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Europe's prototype spacesuit aboard the International Space Station (ISS) still needs some work after European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot performed its first fit and dexterity checks on orbit.
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