The environment suit is designed to counteract the affects of zero pressure and oxygen in space while still allowing the astronaut a significant range of mobility and visibility to perform the tasks required to facilitate space travel. An environment suit must also remove carbon dioxide created by the astronaut and maintain a comfortable temperature despite the extreme shifts experience as the astronaut moves from sunlight to shade. If you ventured into space unprotected:

The Environment Suit and Film -

Conditions in Space -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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