In Space You Really Don't Want to Blend In

In Space You Really Don't Want to Blend In - SpaceX Spacesuits

First look at SpaceX Spacesuit.
Photo: Elon Musk.

Elon Musk gave the world a second sneak peak at the new SpaceX space suits they've been developing. According to him the suit is a fully tested working model.

Whilst Mashable noted that the suits have a certain cool factor about them with their sleek, body fitting design, and black and white styling, I can't help but think there's a safety issue here.

The suit has been tested in a vacuum so I'm assuming they're for use and survival outside of a space craft. The predominant colors of space and space craft appear to be black and white, the same coloring as the suit.

Spot the astronaut in this image.
Photo: Elon Musk.

If, for some unfortunate reason, an astronaut found themselves drifting off into space they'd want to stand out not blend in. A cool, black and white, space suit may stand out on Earth but up in space?

There's an easy fix here. A quick trip to the nearest high viz-ability work wear store for some reflective vests (I'm recommending this one from 3M with extra pockets) and SpaceX's astronauts can be both stylish and easy to see in space.

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