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The proper attire for an outdoor adventure matters, and perhaps no dress code counts more than what you wear to the surface of the moon.

A spacesuit must be carefully sewn and assembled. The gold-coated helmet should shield your eyes from the sun’s unfiltered glare. The fabrics closest to the body should be laced with tubes of chilled water to keep you cool. The more exterior layers should keep some things from coming out (breathable air) and other things from coming in (dangerous micrometeoroids). It’s a head-to-toe look for a life-and-death occasion.

NASA is currently working on , the agency’s first effort to develop a brand-new outfit for moonwalkers since the Apollo era. The new suits will be more flexible, so that astronauts can twist at the waist and walk with more ease, instead of hopping around like rabbits as the Apollo astronauts