Best space agency in the world should look good. Good for PR. Likely similar in cost to having someone else design it.

Seems most people disagree with this project. I, on the other hand, think excellent looking spacesuits is great for PR. It’s not like they are going to be much cheaper designed by Old Navy or GAP

A majority of Americans have little to no education in the areas of science that NASA researches and develops for.

That’s like saying the sourdough breadbakers think that the Atlanta Braves should hit fewer homeruns and focus more on defense.