A Snoopy cap, or communication cap, is a part of a space suit worn by American astronauts on the head and incorporating an audio headset for communication. The cap is nicknamed after the Peanuts character, whom its black and white paneling resembled. Its NASA designation is Communications Carrier Assembly.
What does an astronaut wear?
When they are in space, astronauts usually wear simple overalls, not a space suit. Nowadays, astronauts living in the ISS International Space Station often wear their own clothes in space, so they may spend their time in space wearing shorts and a t-shirt!
Why are space helmets mirrored?
When in sunlight, the reflective visor prevents the pressure helmet from acting like a greenhouse and heating up the suit. It also acts like sunglasses, helping keep the astronaut productive and safe while working in bright light.
What's an astronaut's helmet called?
The cap connects to the radio on the spacesuit and enables the astronaut to talk to other crew members and mission control. The communications cap is sometimes called the Snoopy cap for its resemblance to the aviator cap worn by the cartoon character.4 Oct 2019
What does an astronauts helmet look like?
Most space helmets have a similar look to them - they tend to be both hard-shelled and bubble-shaped. The hard shell assists in maintaining pressure in space's vacuum. The bubble shape is necessary in most cases because the helmet is attached to the space suit and does not turn or move.