Space Gear in Action (An Augmented Reality Experience)

Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences!

Outside the International Space Station, temperatures can reach 250˚F (121˚C) in sunlight and drop to -250˚F (-156˚C) in the shade. How do astronauts stay safe on space walks? Astronauts first flew to space in the 1960s, and they relied on their gear to keep them safe. Modern space suits are like miniature spaceships. They include high-tech cooling systems, communications gear, and drinking water. They even have small jets astronauts can use to fly short distances in space. But astronauts need a lot more gear than just their suits to complete missions. Sometimes, they build their own tools in space using 3D printers. Gear up and join astronauts on a journey to space.