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You won’t believe the aftermath.

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Its a bird!

The Samsonite Proxis suitcase flies over Earth in outer space.

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No, wait… Its a suitcase!

Spoiler alert:It did.

And lucky for us, it was all caught on video.

Proxis carry-on suitcase in orange

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What if the suitcase crumples on impact?

What if all that money spent on the test goes down the toilet?

Dr. Rose said he anticipated some hesitation and rigid rules from Samsonite to ensure the experiment’s success.

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This wasn’t just about sending a case into space.

This was about executing the world’s most extreme drop test.

We do a lot of drop tests ourselves, he explained.

Proxis carry-on suitcase in orange

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These wheels, Bopanna explained, likely held up thanks to Samsonites patented suspension technology.

We’ve built in the equivalent of a shock absorber into the fork, he said.

The material that the fork is made from is proprietary to us, it’s our own unique chemistry.

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They were happy to find that it came out of the experiment unscathed.

What a testament to the product," he began.

This is the future of luggage.

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