Living and Working in Space

Since the first venture into space by Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in 1961, more than 500 men and women have flown in space, some staying months at a time. People have circled the Earth in small capsules and huge space shuttles. They have floated in open space, delivered satellites, conducted laboratory experiments, and even built a space station.

Travel through time as you explore the history of spacesuits! The dangers, failures, and successes that have led us to the suits our astronauts wear today!