Here are Boeing's new slim, touchscreen-friendly spacesuits

Boeing says they are ready to take America back into space. But first they have to suit up. 

The company unveiled a new line of spacesuits this week to pair with its Starliner spacecraft, designed to take astronauts to the International Space Station. 

At 20 pounds, it weighs 40 percent less than NASA's current spacesuits, has touchscreen-friendly gloves, strategically placed zippers, and a soft helmet with a wide visor for better peripheral viewing. 

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It will feature Boeing's signature blue color and be worn by astronauts during launch, ascent and re-entry. Read more...

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