These suits were initially projected to have a lifespan of 15 extravehicular activities (EVAs) within a three-year window. However, they have surpassed these expectations, demonstrating exceptional durability and reliability.

“The extravehicular spacesuit is more intricate than the spacesuit worn inside the spacecraft. It has more layers to meet the demands of spacewalks. In addition to ensuring a proper pressure differential, which helps astronauts survive in space, the suit also includes a system to regulate temperature effectively,” Yang Yuguang, chair of the Space Transportation Committee of the International Astronautical Federation, told CGTN.