Dutch Company Creates Concept Spacesuit For Mission
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| A spacesuit has been designed for a manned mission to Mars |
By JIM PURCELL
Reportedly, a robotic lander will be launched to Mars in 2020 and human's will follow in a mission now scheduled for 2026.
The suit designed by Mars One would be pressurized, with an impact-resistant helmet and a modular system that allows for individual parts to be 3D-printed and actually replaced on the Martian surface. The suit could be put on a colonist in 10 minutes, if they had help, or 30 minutes, if unassisted.
The suit would allow Martian colonists to operate outdoors for at least eight hours without plugging into other systems. In addition, it would offer, at a minimum, 45 minutes of emergency life support. Reportedly, it will take the suit four hours to recharge and it would be able to operate in temperatures ranging from -128 degrees Celsius to 77 degrees Celsius.
Most importantly, the suit would shield the wearer from solar radiation and the planet's red dust. A water source and high-energy food will be included in the suit. In addition, the suit would collect human waste.
The study was carried out by Paragon Space Development Corporation, which was contracted in 2013 to develop a spacesuit for a Mars mission. Paragon's chief engineer, Barry Finger, said the suit is designed to make maximum use of Martian resources to provide a safe and comfortable environment for crew members.
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