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EVA 2000: a European/Russian space suit concept.

A I Skoog1, I P Abramov

  • 1Dornier/DASA, Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Acta Astronautica
|July 1, 1995
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European and Russian agencies are collaborating on the EVA 2000 space suit, focusing on interoperability, safety, and cost reduction for future manned space missions.

Area of Science:

  • Space Engineering
  • Human Spaceflight
  • International Collaboration

Background:

  • Development of European Space Agency (ESA) Extravehicular Activity (EVA) space suit for Hermes program.
  • Continued use and adaptation of the Russian Orlan-DMA semi-rigid space suit for Salyut and MIR missions.
  • Need for next-generation EVA suits to meet evolving demands of manned space exploration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Assess feasibility of a joint European-Russian EVA suit development (EVA 2000).
  • Establish requirements for a common and interoperable space suit system.
  • Enhance crew productivity, safety, and suit lifespan while reducing costs.

Main Methods:

  • Requirements analysis and conceptual design study initiated in 1992.
  • Focus on design philosophy for commonality, interoperability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

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  • Evaluation of potential commonalities between European and Russian EVA suit concepts.

    • Main Results:

    • Positive conclusions from the EVA 2000 feasibility study.
    • Definition of joint requirements for a new generation EVA suit.
    • Proposal of a conceptual design for a jointly developed European-Russian space suit.

    Conclusions:

    • The EVA 2000 feasibility study confirmed the viability of a joint development program.
    • The joint European-Russian EVA Suit 2000 Development Programme was established.
    • The study provides a foundation for future international cooperation in EVA suit design.