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8. Blue Origin’s suborbital suit

Wally Funk, with arms outstretched, and other members of the Blue Origin NS-17 crew, July 2021.
Wally Funk, with arms outstretched, and other members of the Blue Origin NS-17 crew, July 2021. Photo: Blue Origin

The Blue Origin spacesuit is unquestionably awful. In addition to having the silliest looking rocket, the Jeff Bezos-led company also boasts the most embarrassing space outfit. Looking like a deflated parachute, the suit is unflattering, unsophisticated, and unbecoming of what a spacesuit is actually supposed to look like. Prior to his historic 10-minute flight to suborbital space, Bezos himself was clearly not big on the flight gear, as his personal tailor had to be flown to Texas to make his crotchal area look just right.