“Taternauts” and Spacesuits: How Astronauts Stay Safe in Space - ISS Science

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Channel: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum · 2017 · Education

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In this episode of ISS Science, Astronaut Randy Bresnik walks us through the different parts that make up a spacesuit. Also learn how to make and test your own spacesuit using a potato.

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