Future astronaut's superhero costume

Billionaire Elon Musk reveals first image of superhero-inspired spacesuit.

Photo of Elon Musk's spacesuit posted on Instagram. Photo: New Scientist.

Elon Musk, CEO of electric car maker Tesla and rocket company SpaceX, posted the first image of the SpaceX spacesuit on Instagram on August 23, according to IB Times. A few days earlier, he said the suits were designed for NASA and were undergoing flexibility and safety testing.

"First look at the SpaceX spacesuit. Stay tuned for more information in the next few days. Please note the suit is fully functional (not a mock-up). It has been double vacuum pressure tested. It is difficult to balance aesthetics and functionality, but easy to choose one over the other," Musk wrote.

In the photo, the SpaceX suit appears to be more compact than the protective suits NASA is using, making it easier for astronauts to move around and observe their surroundings.

The inspiration for the suit could be Jose Fernandez, the costume designer for superhero characters such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, Batman... In 2016, Fernandez revealed that Elon Musk had contacted him to design a spacesuit.

Fernandez initially designed just the helmet, but was then asked to work with Musk on the full suit.

"When people put on this spacesuit, he wanted them to look smart, like a tuxedo. You have to look heroic in that suit. The image of an astronaut in a suit will become an icon," Fernandez said./.

According to VNE