New Exosuit Lets Astronauts Moonwalk While Still Totally Dependent on Oxygen Mask

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have created an exosuit that allows astronauts to moonwalk while still wearing an oxygen mask and being completely dependent on the life support systems of their spacesuit. Because who needs actual physical strength when you can just wear a fancy suit?

The new "exosuit" is essentially just a fancy name for a bunch of artificial muscles sewn into a onesie that astronauts can wear under their existing space suits. Because what's more embarrassing than having to be carried by your colleagues on the moon?

"We hope this technology will pave the way for future wearable robotic systems that enhance astronaut performance and reduce fatigue during extravehicular surface activities," said Emanuele Pulvirenti, the genius who came up with this brilliant idea. Fatigue is a major problem when you're wearing 50 pounds of gear on your body while trying to take a leisurely stroll on the moon's surface.

The exosuit was tested during a two-week space analog mission in Australia, where astronauts got to experience the thrill of walking around in a onesie with artificial muscles while being watched by a team of scientists who were probably all thinking "what have we created here?"

But wait, it gets better! The exosuit is not just for astronauts - its creators are already planning to use it to help people with disabilities. Because what's more fun than using technology meant for moonwalking to help someone learn how to walk again?