09/05/2026
Which emoji did you pick? Read below to find out more about your astronaut suit.
And don’t miss your chance to see them in person at Life in Space, only at the Exploratorium until September 13!
🐰 Call me Dust Bunny: This speculative spacesuit imagines a distant future where it’s someone’s job to clean up the (notoriously sticky) lunar dust collecting on equipment placed on the Moon.
💓 Good Vibrations: This suit is designed to be worn inside a space station or habitat. It features strategically placed vibrating pads that deliver vibration therapy to key muscles and bones. And it's not just for astronauts; this vibration therapy suit may potentially help combat osteoporosis and muscle wasting for those on Earth!
✨ Shiny is Cool: This replica Mercury-era (1960s) space suit features aluminum-coated nylon that reflects external heat, helping keep the wearer cool. Adapted from suits worn by high-altitude Navy pilots, it was designed to keep you alive and conscious if there’s a sudden loss of cabin pressure.
💥 It’s a One-Person Spaceship: This Apollo-era spacesuit was the first designed to be worn outside of a spaceship. It’s fully equipped for moon walks with an accompanying life-support backpack; in total, the suit weighs over 180 pounds!
