Extravehicular Mobility Unit

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Extravehicular Mobility Unit
By Jeannie Jackson
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Why do we need the EMU?

• Protection from the hazardous space environment
• Time to accomplish Extravehicular Activities,
  EVAs
• Added Mobility

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EMU Components

• Space Suit Assembly
• Primary Life Support System
• Auxiliary Equipment

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Space Suit Assembly
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Primary Life Support System
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Auxiliary Equipment

• Television Cameras
• Radio
• Lights
• SAFER

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Simplified Aid For EVA Rescue
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EMU
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EMU Applications

• Lunar walks
• Assist in deployment and repairs of satellites
• Assembly and repairs for the International Space
  Station

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Questions ?
Astronaut James Voss working on STS-101 to
construct the ISS