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Originally Posted by Maciej
Excuse what may be a simple question for some of you space nuts; what are those guys all suited up for?
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Thrusters on the Shuttle use Hydrazine and other nasty chemicals, so post-flight inspections are often done in hazmat gear in case of leaks or other contamination.
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Originally Posted by WIRED linked pictures:
... SCAPE suits (self-contained atmospheric protective ensemble). They gave the robo-orbiter an initial once-over — and made sure the area was safe for humans, too.
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For more creepy possibilities, watch the excellent 1971 version of
Andromeda Strain