NASA’s Unmentionable(s) Adventure

About this episode

This episode discusses how NASA collaborated with Playtex to create a better spacesuit in the 1960s.

In the 1960s, NASA needed a better spacesuit. So they turned to the one firm on earth capable of meeting their strict standards—the Playtex underwear company. Episode below! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Sam Kean

Topics covered

• NASA
• spacesuits
• history of technology
• Playtex
• 1960s

Keywords

• NASA
• Playtex
• spacesuit
• 1960s
• technology
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASA, Playtex

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