NASA Spacesuit Quiz

When did the government start its search for a more protective, life-sustaining spacesuit?

• 1958

• 1962

• 1965

• 1970

What was one of the main reasons for the need for a more protective spacesuit?

• To withstand the pressure inside the spacecraft

• To protect astronauts from space debris

• To allow astronauts to leave the lunar lander and step onto the Moon

• To improve communication with Earth

What temperature range did the spacesuit need to withstand?

• Minus 100 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit

• Minus 280 to 240 degrees Fahrenheit

• Minus 150 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit

• Minus 200 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit

Which company made an unexpected entry into NASA's spacesuit competition?

• Hamilton Standard

• BFGoodrich

• David Clark Company

• ILC (International Latex Corporation)

What was ILC best known for before entering the spacesuit competition?

• Manufacturing spacesuits

• Producing women's underwear and rubber-based products

• Creating military equipment

• Developing communication devices

Who was initially awarded the contract to design the spacesuit for NASA?

• ILC

• Hamilton Standard

• David Clark Company

• NASA

Why did Hamilton Standard request ILC to be removed from the contract?

• ILC failed to meet the deadlines

• There were too many disagreements

• ILC's design was not approved by NASA

• ILC refused to work with Hamilton Standard

What action did the head of the ILC team take when they were initially excluded from the final contest?

• Filed a lawsuit against NASA

• Flew to NASA headquarters to complain

• Started working on a new suit design

• Partnered with Hamilton Standard

How long did ILC have to build their suit for the final contest?

• Three months

• Six weeks

• One year

• Two months

What was the outcome of the final contest to determine the best spacesuit?

• Hamilton Standard won

• David Clark Company won

• ILC won

• No winner was declared