By Jim Gerard, INSPIRE Education Specialist, KSC, FL
The NASA Spacesuit, otherwise known as the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), is a complex machine whose sole purpose is to keep humans alive in the extreme environment of outer space. 49 members of the INSPIRE Online Learning Community were led through a presentation by spacesuit engineer Mallory Jennings from the Johnson Space Center. Ms. Jennings chatted to students about the parts of the EMU, including her specialty, the Portable Life Support System (PLSS). Students were then introduced to some new designs, and shown ways they are being tested. As usual, the chat ended with questions and answers.
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Don't forget, if you missed the chat you can still view it in the archives by clicking the Live Chats link on the Connect page.
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