Gallery: A DIY Space Suit for the 99 Percent

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    Cameron M. Smith at home working on his DIY Spacesuit. *Photo: José Mandojana*
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    Checking a pressure gauge that measures the pounds of pressure per square inch inside the suit *Photo: José Mandojana*
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    Cameron's (modified) work gloves *Photo: José Mandojana*
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    A full view of the DIY space suit *Photo: José Mandojana*
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    The helmet component he purchased from eBay (authentic Soviet high--altitude helmet) *Photo: José Mandojana*
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    Wearing his spacesuit at his home in Portland. *Photo: José Mandojana*
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