WASHINGTON (WHDH) - NASA astronauts flying on Boeing’s new starliner spaceship are also getting a spacesuit upgrade.
The “Boeing blue” spacesuits were unveiled as an upgrade to the bulky orange gear often worn by astronauts. The new suits are equipped with touchscreen-sensitive gloves, more flexible material and soft helmets.
The first flight test for the suits is scheduled for 2018.
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