Learn more about how astronauts prepare to exit the Space Station for a spacewalk, the tools they use during their EVAs, and how they come back inside. These infographics are available for high resolution download via Flickr.
Preparing to go out for a spacewalk. Credit: ESA
Out in space. Credit: ESA
Coming back inside. Credit: ESA
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Just wondering… a third of normal operating pressure, that would mean 0,3 bar. Amazing that the human body can do that.
What is the breathing gas. In a spacesuit? Pure oxygen? Or is it mixed with nitrogen or another gas?
And how does your voice sound in such low pressure?