Second Skin Capability

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MIT Professor Dava Newman has made headlines in recent days for her "second skin Bio-suit" that provides more flexibility and mobility for astronauts. Her innovative ideas could dramatically improve future space exploration technology.  Dr. Newman sat down with The Futures Channel to talk about the Bio-Suit System and how she developed the idea.  Be sure to check out this short documentary.

Watch the Movie:
http://www.thefutureschannel.com/dockets/space/second_skin/index.php

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