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[–] [email protected] 1 points 20 hours 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 ... )

[–] [email protected] 2 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 3 points 15 hours ago

This is the best theory.