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[–] Don_alForno@feddit.org 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Aren't these suits inflated for pressure, so there'd be an air cushion between the suit and his actual balls? It'd be like kicking an air mattress. Also, why aren't they both spinning like mad after that maneuver?

(I mean, if we're making physics jokes ... )

[–] sxan@midwest.social 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

For the sake of argument, maybe the balls are not insulated to improve radiant cooling. Who wants sweaty balls in space?

[–] Don_alForno@feddit.org 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

But then, shouldn't the crotch of the suit be black to further improve emission?

[–] sxan@midwest.social 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You're underestimating just how brave astronauts need to be. A second reason there's less padding there: to make room.

[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 3 points 1 month ago

This is the best theory.