Primary life support system
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A primary life support system, is a device connected to an astronaut or cosmonaut's spacesuit, which allows extra-vehicular activity with maximum freedom, independent of a spacecraft's life support sy
A portable life support system from the Apollo A7L suit, with its outer cover removed
The interior of the Apollo PLSS
Diagram of the A7L PLSS and OPS, with interfaces to the astronaut and the Lunar Module cabin
James P. Lucas testing the PLSS at Houston Flight Center
Space suit
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A space suit is an environmental suit used for protection from the harsh environment of outer space. It mainly protects from outer space’s vacuum, as space suits are a highly specialized pressure suit
Apollo spacesuit worn by astronaut Buzz Aldrin on Apollo 11
Orlan space suit worn by astronaut Michael Fincke outside the International Space Station
Feitian space suit being displayed at the National Museum of China
Space suits being used to work on the International Space Station.