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Visitors to this private space station won't be wearing shorts and T-shirts

Ars Technica·Robert Pearlman·6 months ago
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Can you wear white after Labor Day if your destination is Earth orbit?

The Vast Astronaut Flight Suit showcases the company's "focus on human-centric design." The crew of Vast's Haven-1, planned as the world's first commercial space station, will wear this suit for events, training, and their mission in Earth orbit.

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After more than 25 years of US astronauts wearing off-the-rack clothes while living in Earth orbit, a company working to launch the world’s first commercial space station has adopted a more custom approach to its crew attire.

Vast has revealed its astronaut flight suit , a two-piece outfit designed to be worn both on and off the planet.…

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