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David Vetter in a NASA suit

A young David Vetter in a specially made NASA suit

Researchers from NASA used their knowledge and experience of space suits to make David a special suit that would allow him to leave his cocoon and walk around outside.

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Rights: Baylor College of Medicine
Published: 18 October 2010Size: 46.33 KB
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