Sometimes fashion choices are out of this world ... literally. This July 2019 piece from The Washington Post surveys five spacesuits over five decades of spaceflight, from Neil Armstrong's gear in 1969 to 21st-century apparel. The resource stands out for two reasons. First, the 3D data visualization operates similar to a virtual museum, creating realistic replicas for viewers to explore. Second, the piece is filled with commentary between The Washington Post's space industry reporter, Christian Davenport, and fashion critic Robin Givhan, who offer unique and diverse perspectives on each suit. Davenport focuses commentary on the practical purposes for parts of each look, while Givhan adds insights on elements of design. The piece is also sprinkled with a bit of space history. This resource was created by stitching together 2,500 images (via a process known as "photogrammetry"). It was produced by Gabriel Florit, Joe Fox, Courtney Kan, Elite Truong, and Monica Ulmanu, with additional assistance from William Neff, Armand Emamdjomeh, and Seth Blanchard.
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