Scorpio














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Project by

Stefania Aili, Qian Li, Xiangxian Xu,
Xiaowei Shao, Yasemin Cetik, Yitong Wang


Scorpio is a wearable modular solution for astronauts and para-astronauts that aims to improve stability and movement within the ISS due to the absence of gravity.


It is designed to be used on the ISS to allow astronauts to have greater stability and freedom of movement. It allows the user to anchor to any surface or handle on the International Space Station leaving hands free to perform actions. There are different attachment ways: hooks, forefoot and suction cups. It also creates the right pressure on the sole of the foot, in order to prevent future problems such as calluses, rushes, stiffness or circulatory problems, once back on Earth.




Temporary evolution for a better life in space.


The hooks have different lengths with a specific amount of distance to be set between them in order to adapt them to different kind of handles. The size of the front end tip of our product ensures that the user can comfortably place the feet under the handle.




NASA astronaut Scott Kelly complained about his own feet health after almost a year in Space. A soft soil in contact with the user’s foot can prevent the skin from becoming too sensitive.




Scorpio is made by flexible material and deformable metal so its shape can easily accomodate different user’s body types.


Astronauts can use Scorpio with a flexible silicone-made bracket while para-astronauts can switch it with a metal one to have better control on the hooks.


Scorpio allows inclusivity and freedom in space.