Box 16
Container
Contains 14 Collections and/or Records:
Unlocking the Mysteries of Lunar Water: Potential Sources for Space Exploration, 1961-04-30
Item — Box: 16, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_16_18_0011
Overview
87th (1961-1963)
The Bravest Men on Earth: The X-15 Pilots of the Wonders of the Universe, 1961-05-14
Item — Box: 16, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_16_18_0013
Overview
87th (1961-1963)
Innovative Solutions: Protective Space Suits for Astronauts , August 19, 1962
Item — Box: 16, Folder: 21
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_16_21_15
Scope and Contents
Scientists are working on developing a protective suit for astronauts working outside their spacecraft in space. Current full-pressure suits are not adequate to protect astronauts from extreme temperatures on the moon or in space. Engineers have proposed a multi-layered coverall garment with insulation to control heat input and loss. The suit aims to keep the astronaut's body temperature at 75 degrees while in contact with the body. Special attention is given to protecting the hands and helmet,...
The Effects of Low Gravity on Astronauts: A Study of Physical Deterioration , August 26, 1962
Item — Box: 16, Folder: 21
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_16_21_16
Scope and Contents
Scientists have found that astronauts returning from extended lunar landings may face difficulties readapting to Earth's gravitational field. Studies show that prolonged exposure to low gravity can lead to deterioration in various anatomical subsystems and physiological functions. Muscles, bones, the cardiovascular system, urinary system, gastrointestinal system, and neurological system are all affected by the lack of gravitational stimuli. To prevent physical deterioration, astronauts are...