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Space Snorkels For NASA Astronauts

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07:30 19 Dec 2013


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Two astronauts will be using snorkels during upcoming emergency spacewalks to fix a fault on the International Space Station.

It's a solution invented by NASA scientists after an astronaut nearly drowned because of a leaky helmet during the summer.

The snorkel has been rigged up to offer another breathing route in case of an emergency.

Allison Bolinger is a Spacewalk Officer:


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