As humanity prepares to make giant leaps in space exploration, the spacesuits designed for astronauts are undergoing revolutionary changes. These suits are not only meant to protect astronauts from the harsh conditions of space but also to ensure that they don’t become breeding grounds for harmful microbes. The European Space Agency (ESA) has embarked on an ambitious project called PExTex, aiming to assess textiles suitable for future spacesuit designs. The Austrian Space Forum spearheads a significant part of this initiative, the BACTeRMA project, which focuses on preventing microbial growth in spacesuit inner linings. While the external threats of space, such … Continue reading Spacesuits 2.0: The Silent Battle Against Moon Dust and Microbes!