Adam Savage Learns About Preserving Alan Eustace's StratEx Suit! ─ Adam Savage’s Tested

When Alan Eustace donated his historic StratEx spacesuit, life support, and balloon equipment module to the National Air and Space Museum, he asked for a dynamic display. Objects conservator Lisa Young explains to Adam Savage why she originally resisted that request, and how they eventually found a balance between preservation and display needs.

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Produced by Kristen Lomasney

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