The Next Generation Space Suit

We met with two guys who are creating the next generation of space suits from scratch, something that has traditionally taken teams of people to achieve.

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[gregorykadonsky]

One of them are engineer with experience in space suits development, another one make wings for victoria secrets. that makes sense right?

[kroposman]

This is a good example of camaraderie. Thumbs up.

[macbuff]

Russian and American working together - in this case for something positive like scientific progress.

[neuraltunnel]

This is cool, makes me think of the challenges my great grandfather had when his team and himself designed the first suits for open space travel.

[granddad]

Spacesuits are the ultimate clothing. Everything that can keep you alive & well from the microgravity vacuum workplace of an EVA to walking on a Planet with un-breathable air! Ultimately in the future, spacesuits will be as common as mattresses or camping equipment?

[intrepidxprodigy]

The fact that a Russian and an American are working together to pave the way for humanity's future in the galaxy makes me happy. The fact that a few people from a few different nations are cooperating on the ISS brings joy to my heart. Slowly...very slowly, we're uniting as one race, it seems. Humanity. Now, if only what you see happen in this video could be done on a much larger scale. Hopefully it will happen soon, and that will be Man's greatest day.

[carlatteniese]

Fascinating, Gentleman. As a person who has had a great interest in space and manned space travel, and as one who is an artist, I am very inspired by both of you, combining the disciplines of artistic design and engineering. I, too, loved science prophesy (science fiction), as a boy, and when I drew astronauts, I attempted to consider logical issues pertaining to the suits I drew. In particular, I never liked conduits for water, air, CO2 and cables on the outside--despite the ease of maintenanc

[DanielRenardAnimation]

A depressing thing about space, is that even if we master space-travel technology, finding a way to propel vessels at light- or near-light speed, it would still take over 4 years to get to the nearest star (besides our own sun of course), and that's a bit of a stretch, just to get a tan...
A little over 22 years, to get to anywhere near a possible Earth-like planet, in the Gliese 581 system.
None the less, it's still amazingly cool to see continuing development EVA suit and such.

[Betweentheatoms]

is it just me or are they really cute?

[twinkytwinklier]

I like this, seeing two people from two diffrent places which used to hate each other, now working together for greater success. It's surprising to see how human have changed along these years.

[istaxationtheft]

NASA ain't got shit on Bruce Wayne.

[DanielRenardAnimation]

I just checked that out, thanks. -As well other related videos.
Indeed it's pretty cool, but most of it theoretical.
However it seems a bit incomprehensible at the time, since we don't really harness the full control over that kind of amount of energy required.
I saw Dr. Michio Kaku was on the case and I always like hearing how he explains the theories through simpler, understandable terms and analogies.

[SeaToSummit]

Fantastic work. The content is engaging and stimulating. So inspiring to see where personal space exploration is going. Great video!

[Somethinghumble]

Our species' destiny is either to unite and move on, or to become further divided and self destruct. Our decisions and life choices as individuals actually influence the bigger picture in more ways than what meets the eye. Good luck out there, and have fun. Thank you Vice for sharing these sweet videos. <3

[Myknifemyhammer]

This is one of the most heart warming things ever.

[MarbRedFred]

This is awesome, seriously happy to see these two men collaborating together to help make space exploration more comfortable and more mobile. This is great keep up the work you guys and I thank you for doing this huge job because without you two it would be alot more money creating new suits/gloves. If you and nick could reply that would be great!!! Space is going to be my final resting place

[DeadFleshPariah]

5:00 "... market demand in the commercial space industry..." It's 2013, and still, hearing that is like I'm watching a sci-fi movie. Science and technology is fucking amazing.

[fuddle]

What you hear "my name is nick"
what I hear "my name is jeff"

[profsat]

No you are absolutely right.Russia or before it fell, The Soviet Union, picked the "spherical" or round shape in their spacecraft, subs and jets.Now a jet or sub is not round but they designed the center of mass to be spherical like their spacecraft.They knew a object that was round would be able to withstand more pressure from all points.The only bad thing is the extra bulkiness that you have to have or it will come apart.I guess thats why other countries always worked around that problem.

[the_grand_blooms]

The song at 5:17 is "Etacarinae" by Pazes.