KFL@MIT-MC@sri-unix (11/29/82)
From: Keith F. Lynch <KFL at MIT-MC> I think the recent discussion about whether astronauts can survive in zero pressure misses the point. The human body is a lot tougher than most people seem to think. I wouldn't be surprised if someone goes streaking on the Moon someday. But if we are in space to stay, spacesuits must be not merely survivable, but reasonably comfortable as well. We should be talking about what the ideal spacesuit environment is, not about what is the minimum survivable. ...Keith
ajaym@ihu1h.UUCP (Jay Mitchell) (10/29/84)
Watching 2001: A Space Odyssey last night, brought on a conversation with friends today about existing in space for short periods of time (seconds) without having suit protection. I thought that I had read someplace that any death from "exploding" wouldnt happen immediately, but gradually within seconds. Can anyone answer this and provide reasoning or references to such. I'm not looking for much opinion, but rather some hard facts. Thanks much. -- ------------------------- Jay Mitchell ihnp4!ihu1h!ajaym -------------------------