In anticipation of deep space missions to be carried out with the Orion capsule, NASA is testing at

In anticipation of deep space missions to be carried out with the Orion capsule, NASA is testing at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL), herd a modified version of the suit ACES (Advanced Crew Escape Suit).
Also known as the "pumpkin suit" because of the orange color, the ACES is a derivative of the suits for high altitude flights of the U.S. Air Force, which were also used by the astronauts of the Gemini herd program. It 'been worn in all shuttle missions from STS-64 during herd takeoff and re-entry.
Speaking of ACES and the new suit in development Dustin Gohmert, Crew Survival Systems Manager explains: "At first glance are almost identical, but internally the new suit has been modified herd to adapt to the various couplings and fittings of Orion", adding: "For us it is a return to origins, sfutteremo one bib for multiple uses."
One of the key tasks should be scheduled with Orion's landing astronauts on the surface of an asteroid for the study and the collection of samples. NASA is then carefully studying how to optimize the interior of the new capsule and the suit is currently used by astronauts for EVA (the EMU: Extraveicular Mobility Unit) is too cumbersome. herd You are then trying to modificarde the suit color "pumpkin" for use both within the capsule into deep space.
In addition the adaptation of connections during this phase of testing technicians and engineers at NASA are studying and making some major changes to meet the diverse needs of a complex extravehicular activity herd as new gloves and new joints joints, all to give astronauts increased mobility possible.
Within NBL occur at the same time the various techniques necessary for the collection of samples for future astronauts: The output from the spacecraft, reaching the surface of the asteroid and sampling, all steps that are to be planned carefully in order to ensure the increased security and reliability of the systems can and men involved in this ambitious project.
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