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Launch, Entry, and Abort (LEA)

The emergence of the low-Earth space economy demands protection of the growing number of space explorers during the most critical phases of space travel – launch, entry, and abort.

ILC Dover’s Launch, Entry, and Abort (LEA) spacesuit, Sol™, is the state-of-the-art solution to astronaut protection during these mission-critical stages of spaceflight. Whether an explorer is launching to low Earth orbit and beyond, reentering into Earth’s atmosphere, exploring suborbital space, or performing a contingency EVA, Sol™ was designed for the next generation of space flight crew survival.

Sol™ provides ease of access and maximum mobility to operate, enter and exit the spacecraft. Engineered for optimal comfort, our LEA suit ensures astronaut ease is maximized during every phase of their mission:

  • Comfort in any seated position during the forces of launch and re-entry

  • Large, replaceable visor with wide field of view

  • Focused air-cooling capabilities

  • Form-fitting and lightweight in design, supporting comfort in both nominal and emergency scenarios

  • Bladder breathability

  • Removable and customizable leg pockets

  • Athletic zipper entry overboots