Space Suits

Why do you need a spacesuit to survive in space? (Tick three)

• to breathe

• protect you from the heat

• protect you from the cold

• you weigh more

• to protect you from the rain

What wouldn't you expect to find in a spacesuit?

• air

• a toilet

• air conditioning

• a playstation

What colour were the first NASA spacesuits?

• silver

• white

• gold

• orange

What materials were the first spacesuits made from? (Tick two)

• rubber

• cloth

• steel

• wool

What is the name of the spy plane where the pilots wear a spacesuit?

• blackbird

• hawk

• eagle

• sparrow

Gemini spacesuits carried food, water and air...

• through a tube

• in a backpack

Apollo spacesuits carried food, water and air...

• through a tube

• in a backpack

Apollo spacesuits allowed the wearer to be outside for up to...

• 8 hours

• 1 hour

• 2 days

• 1 year

An MMU allows the wearer to fly in space. What does MMU stand for?

• Manned Manoeuvering Unit

• Male Mechanical Uniform

• Maximum Mercury Unit

• Medium Men's Uniform

How long does it take for an astronaut to put the suit on?

• 5 minutes

• 1 hour

• 20 minutes

• 8 hours