ESA - Kids - Life in Space - Tune in to SuitSat


Astronauts Space Stations Living in space Exploration Are we alone?	Tune in to SuitSat 3 February 2006 SuitSat in flight configuration. On the top of the helmet is the electronics control panel along with the SuitSat antenna. A new handle has been added around the midsection of the suit to allow the astronaut/cosmonaut to move it safely prior to launch. SuitSat-1 will be thrown overboard on 3 February 2006, during a spacewalk by the two-man crew of the International Space Station (ISS). Credits: Nasa Onboard the International Space Station - SuitSat being readied for release Credits: Nasa	Space stations Columbus ESA's supply ship European elements The International Space Station Space station science Fun