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spacesuit

/ˌspeɪ(s)ˈsut/
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Other forms: spacesuits

The specially pressurized garment an astronaut wears is a spacesuit. When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin first walked on the moon, they were wearing spacesuits.

The word spacesuit first appeared in print around 1920, long before astronauts were actually wearing them during space travel in the 1960s. These are suits worn in space, but they're not just outfits but are designed to keep people alive in the harsh conditions of outer space, including extreme temperatures and air pressure. Spacesuits also have their own supply of oxygen and a communication system. If you're traveling to Mars, you'll definitely need a spacesuit for the trip.

Definitions of spacesuit
  1. noun
    a pressure suit worn by astronauts while in outer space
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    type of:
    pressure suit
    protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying
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