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Historical Lesson Influences Modern Moon Mission Space Suit Design
The choice of "International Orange" for modern space suits is based on a critical lesson from 1961's Project Mercury, where astronaut Gus Grissom nearly drowned after an ocean landing, highlighting the need for high-visibility gear.
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