NASA has a prototype for a new spacesuit that might give people a flashback to a certain character from the cartoon "Toy Story."
The new suit, called the Z-1, has a large port on the back that allows the astronaut easy access. This means it wouldn't take as long to get into suits (which right now can be quite the process) and the suits can be attached to the side of the spaceship without the need of an airlock.
There's also more radiation protection and bearings to allow for easier movement and longer space walks. The prototype will serve as the basis for Z-2 and Z-3 space suit revisions.
But for the most part, all of us can only think about one guy...
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