NASA outsources $3.5 billion contracts for next-generation spacesuits

The companies would own the spacesuits, and NASA would become a customer, handing over the reins for what has already been a costly, years-long development for a new spacesuit design.

The next-generation spacesuit being designed by Collins Aerospace and partners ILC Dover and Oceaneering as part of a NASA contract awarded in June 2022.

(photo credit: COLLINS AEROSPACE/TNS)

ByRICHARD TRIBOU/ORLANDO SENTINEL/TNS

JUNE 9, 2022 05:29

NASA outsources $3.5 billion contracts for next-generation spacesuits

The companies would own the spacesuits, and NASA would become a customer, handing over the reins for what has already been a costly, years-long development for a new spacesuit design.

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NASA outsources $3.5 billion contracts for next-generation spacesuits

The companies would own the spacesuits, and NASA would become a customer, handing over the reins for what has already been a costly, years-long development for a new spacesuit design.

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