• A detailed sketch of the spacesuit's shoulder assembly drawn by Adam Savage depicts multiple rings held together by fabric. Text on the sketch reads: "Shoulder Assembly showing relationships between hard and soft parts. Attachment methods noted. Left side is depicted, completely identical to the right side."
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    Savage went all-in on his sketch of the shoulder assembly. By providing more mobility, the designers of the xEMU spacesuit hope to reduce the number of shoulder injuries that have plagued previous generations of astronauts.

  • A detailed sketch of the spacesuit's shoulder assembly drawn by Adam Savage depicts multiple rings held together by fabric. Text on the sketch reads: "Shoulder Assembly showing relationships between hard and soft parts. Attachment methods noted. Left side is depicted, completely identical to the right side."

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December 21, 2023

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Adam Savage

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Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

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