Designing a Better Astronaut Glove

Designing an astronaut glove that doesn't tire the hands is quite a challenge. That's why there's 400,000 at stake this year at NASA's Astronaut Glove Challenge. Image Credit: Matthew Z. Homer

If you can build a better mousetrap, then you can certainly build a better glove for astronauts! Making a glove that both protects the hands of the astronauts in the harsh environment of space or on the Moon, and allowing them the dexterity to manipulate tools is a tough challenge for NASA. That's why they are holding the second Astronaut Glove Challenge on November 19th, with a $400,000 prize for the best glove.(...)
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