I think it'll be easy to climb Mount Everest with NASA's space suit. Wouldn't it? Why don't we do this? I am pretty sure space is much colder than the coldest of MOunt everest. Am I wrong?
2007-06-14 05:33:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Weight and dexterity
It is a struggle for a climber to simply move one foot in front of the other at that altitude, even with supplemental oxygen. The weight of a space suit would unbearable.
In addition, space suits are very difficult to work in. Have you ever climbed rock or ice? You need all the nimbleness and dexterity you can muster to do it and Mt. Everest is one of the most challenging places to climb. Being bottled up inside a space suit would make it almost impossible to see or feel your holds.
2007-06-14 05:36:35 · answer #1 · answered by dogsafire 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although a space suit would maintain pressure and oxygen levels, I would thing it would be too awkward to move great distances in. Remember, they were designed for a weightless or reduced gravity environment. Lugging that suit around here on Earth has got to be one big pain.
2007-06-14 12:38:45 · answer #2 · answered by Ellie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God what are you thinking?! The space suits are built for zero gravity, in earth gravity, they are hundreds of pounds! plus they cost a hell of alot of money.
2007-06-14 12:42:20 · answer #3 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋