Mark II

Mark II

By February 2014 the Mark II suit (the Gagarin) was fabricated, including refurbished gloves, improved coolant garment features, incorporation of a combined temperature and humidity indicator and, most importantly, convolute, ‘constant volume’ elbows that significantly increase elbow mobility at high suit pressures. The suit’s coverall was also improved and integration with an inflatable life vest was tested.

Photo: Test subject Ben Wilson in a flotation test, Winter 2014.