Narrator: But those white EVA suits aren't the only garment ... our atmosphere shields us from 77% of the sun's radiation. But astronauts in space don't have that natural shield, making them ...

This technique would give astronauts time to react if a suit is damaged. “The material could also potentially be applied to uncrewed missions – in radiation shields for spacecraft, or as water ...

NASA explores water-packed hydrogels for astronaut suits, offering lightweight, radiation-resistant protection against cosmic ...

Outer space is not a friendly space. It’s extremely cold and exposed to radiation. The iconic space suit stands as one of the key elements that enables us to truly explore space. It’s an ...

space suits must serve several vital functions: provide oxygen, control temperature, permit movement, power communications, and protect against solar radiation. The Z-2 is the newest prototype ...

Researchers at Ghent University have designed 3D-printed hydrogels to provide protection against radiation in space.

Hydrogel is something that most of us are familiar with from it being used in contact lenses, burn dressings, and hair gel.

It's a key problem that will need to be addressed if humans are to attempt deep-space, long-duration missions. Not only is radiation exposure a dangerous health risk to humans, but it also poses a ...