Each space suit had a layer of neoprene-coated nylon ... they could be connected to a portable air conditioner to keep the astronauts cool until they could hook up to the spacecraft's lines.

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 ...

This story appears in the July 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. Space suits—designed to provide oxygen and consistent atmospheric pressure—have evolved from pressure suits for ...

They contain different internal layers to keep astronauts cool. The suit also has touchscreen ... It recalls the so-called Pumpkin suits used by space shuttle astronauts, but is more lightweight.