James May's Space Suit Freak-Out | James May: At The Edge Of Space | Earth Science

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For many, being encased in an airtight cocoon, pumped full of Oxygen might just bring on a bout of Claustrophobia. If James is to withstand the rigors of space flight he his going to have to acclimatize to his space suit pretty soon.

Taken From James May: At The Edge Of Space

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All Comments (21)

@Hewkll 6 years ago

This is the calmest, most polite "freakout" I've ever seen
@ZeCockOfTheWalk 6 years ago

james may freakout = 'can you take this off, please?'
@robertowagner3462 7 years ago

I mentally added Jeremy's voice mocking him to this video.
@clachanachoin3127 7 years ago

Easy to forget how very brave those astronauts and cosmonauts were - and still are.
@Allan_aka_RocKITEman 5 years ago

"... it will try to extrude your head out the helmet." *JAMES JUST STARES AT THE CAMERA. 😝😝😝😝
@Casper-fl1wy 6 years ago

He had an anxiety attack and still went in to the stratosphere #boss #inspiration
@enigma7784 5 years ago

He handled that panic attack very well, most would of literally freaked out.
@lewispaxtonfear 6 years ago

I read there was one test pilot training to fly the SR-71 who was almost qualified, but when he first put on the suit he freaked out panicking from the claustrophobia and it took several men to restrain him while they got the suit off. Needless to say he was discontinued from the SR-71 program and in the future trying on the suit was made mandatory far earlier in the process.
@layeredchip3220 5 years ago

I don’t blame the man. Every air tight suit has that issue, it can really freak you out, especially when you know you can’t take it off. Good on him though. He held it together pretty well.
@ericfshook 7 years ago

I know he gets the Capt. Slow and other ribbing from the chaps on the show, but James is one of the most skilled and tough people on the planet. So when he's freaking out, it's a thing. Good on ya James.
@STho205 7 years ago

What I really liked about this segment is the honesty of it. I also like the realistic Anglo American interactions. Everyone is courteous and professional. That is how it should be and typically is among us adults. We are better Separate working Together than if we were still Together working to be Separate. I've never had anything but a good interaction with a British professional in business here or there and in casual travel most of the time.
@FriendlyRambler 4 years ago

I was feeling very claustrophobic just watching them putting that helmet on him, I know that there is no way anyone could talk me into doing that! You're a brave man James!
@Rammstein45 5 years ago

He's even a Gentleman about his freakouts
@mikedelam 7 years ago

I'd watch James wash windows
@ericdebord 5 years ago

The people who do this for real are amazing, the self control is super human.
@inoob26 7 years ago

Welcome to James May ruins your childhood dreams: Astronaut edition
@mr.100rupees3 4 years ago

James had more of a freak out when Jeremy messed with the watch on his hand and made it off sync and James left the set
@BANE81support 5 years ago

Well done James. I literally had a mini anxiety attack putting myself in his position
@vanyachairunissa5924 7 years ago

I MISS JAMES SO MUCH! havent seen him since the last time i watch top gear
@patchesdf 7 years ago

Seemed pretty calm for someone having a panic attack.