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The spacesuits currently on board the ISS were designed in the 1970s for large men. Even if they had smaller astronauts in the 70s, the equipment could not have fit on a smaller suit. That's one reason only 15 women have walked in space vs. more than 200 men. A modular design is in the works.


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