Orbital Outfitters has unveiled what it claims is the world's first commercial spacesuit. The catchily named Industrial Suborbital Space Suit Crew, or IS3C, is intended for those "lucky" enough to fly the first suborbital spaceships. The company says it has a contract to deliver the first set of suits to XCOR Aerospace, which is developing the Xerus suborbital vehicle. Orbital Outfitters says the suit "is by intent a bit conventional in appearance, if not retro". Well, we all know retro is very now-tro, so it should sell like hot cakes. Meanwhile, to help you choose here are some iconic spacesuit designs from science fiction.
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The one in the upper left looks like Gort. OK, readers, who knows who Gort is?
Posted by Scott Hamilton | November 20, 2007 7:57 PM
Posted on November 20, 2007 19:57
Hilarious - I just googled "Gort" and it turns out he (it?) was played by a 7ft 7in actor called Lock Martin...huge, emotionless, and the one really in charge, hmmm.
And you are right, it's the same look.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gort_(The_Day_the_Earth_Stood_Still)
Posted by The Woracle | November 20, 2007 8:39 PM
Posted on November 20, 2007 20:39
Klaatu berata niktu!
Posted by Alex Webster | November 21, 2007 10:49 AM
Posted on November 21, 2007 10:49
Which I understand means: "My flying saucer runs on biofuel!"
Posted by The Woracle | November 21, 2007 3:00 PM
Posted on November 21, 2007 15:00