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The Boeing Starliner spacesuit is a pressure suit that provides astronauts with greater mobility and is lighter than previous suits. Its innovative layers will keep astronauts cooler so there is no need for the cooling system layer.
The touchscreen-friendly gloves allow astronauts to interact with the capsule’s tablets while the boots are breathable and slip resistant. Zippers in the torso area will make it easier for astronauts to comfortably transition from sitting to standing.
In addition to protecting astronauts during launch and the return to Earth, the suit also helps connect astronauts to ground and space crews through the communications inside the helmet. The suit’s hood-like soft helmet sports a wide polycarbonate visor to give Astronauts better peripheral vision during their ride to and from space.
Artifact location in the Museum
Artifact location in the Museum
The Boeing Starliner suit is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is currently being used by Boeing.
Additional information
Additional information
Comparing Boeing with NASA
Comparing Boeing with NASA
The Boeing "Blues" suit is about 18 pounds lighter than the Orange pressure suits developed by NASA during the Apollo Missions.
It's helmet zippers closed and allows more clear space for the astronaut to see out of.
Main Features
Main Features
A few of the advances in the design:
Lighter and more flexible through use of advanced materials and new joint patterns
Helmet and visor incorporated into the suit instead of detachable
Touchscreen-sensitive gloves
Vents that allow astronauts to be cooler, but can still pressurize the suit immediately
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