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The Space Shuttle EMU (extravehicular mobility unit) is like a space ship for one person! It is made up of nineteen separate parts. Each part has a special job to do in keeping astronauts safe and healthy while they work outside their spacecraft. Can you match the description with the correct EMU part? Once you have made your decision, type the letter from the picture next to the clue which you think best describes the part.

EMU (extravehicular mobility unit) parts

Description	Letter
This piece of equipment lets an astronaut "chill out" while in space. It contains a radio, a cooling system and a fan.
The name of this piece of the EMU describes it perfectly. It is worn on the inside. It has a hook up which checks the astronaut's heart rate and reports it to mission control. It looks like NASA's version of the extension cord.
All the electrical power needed for a walk in space is provided by this piece of equipment. It's even rechargeable.
Thanks to this piece of the EMU, no astronaut ever has to be late for dinner. The sewn-in wristwatch and pieces which hold on to small tools make this a real handy piece of equipment.
In order for an astronaut to talk to mission control, this part of the spacesuit must fit just like a cap.
Astronauts become very thirsty while working in space. This part of their EMU holds water and has a straw so they can grab a quick drink.
Though it looks silly, this part of the EMU is needed to keep the astronauts cool. It fits the astronaut like a new pair of pajamas.
Most astronauts have very hard heads. Without this part of the EMU, though, their hair could be messed up by asteroids blowing by.
Their favorite pair of shoes might not be along for the trip, but no need to worry. This part of the EMU protects an astronaut's feet from passing meteoroids.
While wearing this piece of the EMU, every astronaut looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's strong enough to support the life support system, the helmet, and the drink bag.

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