Spacesuit design: Oussama Guarraz

One of the winning designs selected by the jury of ESA’s Space Suit Design Competition. The competition collected ideas from the public on what a future European extra-vehicular activity (EVA) suit could look like. This design was made by Oussama Guarraz.

Taking into account the extreme conditions spacewalk suits must withstand to protect our astronauts, participants were challenged to design a suit that is instantly recognisable for ESA astronauts. Over 90 ideas were received, and an ESA jury of exploration experts reviewed these proposals and ultimately selected five winners:

“The design of our future spacesuit for the European Space Agency centres around the notion of European identity and some of its key values: modernity, cutting-edge technology, innovation, and sustainability,” writes Oussama in his proposal.

“The choice of colour for our spacesuit focuses on a palette of bright and modern colours, including electric blue, bright white, and silver grey. We chose this combination of colours to convey a message of high technology and clarity. We also added geometric patterns on the spacesuit to create a unique texture, inspired by European art designs. These motifs add a touch of elegance and originality to the spacesuit while recalling the importance of art and culture in the European identity.”

Oussama also mentions technical elements: “The helmet has an advanced ventilation system to ensure comfortable and efficient breathing. The solar panels on the combination generate solar energy, reducing the use of disposable batteries and increasing ESA’s commitment to sustainability and the environment.”