Spacemen

You don't need only a ride to go to space, but also some cool clothing - or clothes that keep you cool. The following spacemen show clearly what it takes...

Space Parachute Men, Albert & Son Inc. New York, made in Hong Kong

1950s

Space Parachute Men (detail), Albert & Son Inc. New York, made in Hong Kong

1950s

Space Parachute Men, Albert & Son Inc. New York, made in Hong Kong

1950s

And the parachute ? Well, since there is definitely no AIR in space, I don't know. Maybe if they have to bail out of a burning spaceship when they are somewhere on a planet with an atmosphere...

Astronaut, Alpia-Bergamo, Italy,

1950s

Astronaut, Alpia-Bergamo, Italy,

1950s

Helmet CHECK. One antenna on helmet CHECK. (to speak with base)... Two antennas ? Oh yes. The second is to listen to his favorite radio station when he stands guard. Hmmm. Do they have FM on Mars ?