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How do spacesuits stop astronauts from overheating?

By circulating cool water close to the body and moving excess heat away. A spacesuit is heavily insulated, and an astronaut can create lots of heat while working. Under the suit, a special garment carries water through thin tubes. The moving water absorbs body heat, which the suit's life-support system then releases or manages.

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