Video curator Kasia Cieplak von-Baldegg has put together a short film that showcases the tests that were done on old 'NASA Spacesuits' in the early 1960's for the Apollo mission and shown at a conference in 1986.
The video is comprised of tests involving the NASA Spacesuits, such as having the astronaut doing jumping jacks, running on the spot and catching a football.These spacesuits are an interesting look in to the past and how NASA has improved on their suit design tremendously.
Set to the music of Alan Wilkis, this footage is from the Special Collections & Archives of George Mason University Library. The release of this video comes a an important time as NASA has put an end to the Space Shuttle program and this pause is a great time to reflect on how 'NASA Spacesuits' got to where they are today.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Retro Space Style
- Designing fashion and accessories inspired by vintage astronaut suits and spacecrafts.
- Space Exploration Nostalgia
- Creating products that evoke a sense of nostalgia for the early days of space exploration.
- Future Space Retrofuturism
- Incorporating vintage space design elements into futuristic space-themed products.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Opportunity for fashion designers to create unique and nostalgic pieces inspired by vintage astronaut suits and spacecrafts.
- Merchandising
- Creating unique merchandise for space museums and enthusiasts, such as retro-inspired toys and novelties.
- Entertainment
- Designing props, costumes, and sets for space-themed movies, TV shows, and theatrical productions that incorporate retro space design elements.
