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Spacesuits and Spacewalks -- Career Corner

Read about the people who teach astronauts how to wear and work in spacesuits; meet suit designers, technicians and engineers; and learn more about people who work behind the scenes of spacewalks.

Spacesuits and Spacewalks -- Career Profiles

George Brittingham, Insertion Technician

When astronauts board the space shuttle to leave Earth, George Brittingham is there to say goodbye.
David Carek, Spacesuit Engineer

Spacesuits consist of many different parts, all of which must work together.
Tom Carrington, Spacesuit Safety

When astronauts return to the moon, their spacesuits will have to protect them from the harsh lunar environment.
Raymond Cuevas, Suit Technician

What happens to a spacesuit when it's not in space? Spacesuit technicians keep the suits ready to fly.
Matthew Gast, EVA Trainer

From beginning to end, Matthew Gast prepares astronauts for walking in space.
Tamra George, Hardware Manager

Having the right tool for the job is important when working in space.
David Homan, Virtual Reality Lab Manager

Practicing spacewalks in a realistic virtual environment prepares astronauts for the real thing.
Sharon McDougle, Spacesuit Team Manager

When astronauts are launched into space, it's important they are dressed right. The Crew Escape Equipment team makes sure they are.
From Intern to Aerospace Technician: Heather Paul

Find out how this intern went from student to full-time NASA employee.
Amy Ross, Spacesuit Designer

An astronaut daughter and engineer designs gear for current and future missions.
Sabrina Singh, Astronaut Trainer

Former NASA co-op student Sabrina Singh helps astronauts learn to use their high-tech spacesuits.
Jonnie Yaptengco, Astronaut Trainer-In-Training

Spacesuit trainers must be students before they can become teachers.

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