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[i]1) There wouldn't be room in the module for the three of them, suited up and connected to the PLSS (Portable Life Support System) to move around and do their work. 2) The suits require a power supply for the circulation system. They didn't have the power to spare. Without that circulation system they would have quickly overheated. 3) They did use parts of the suit circulation system to circulate air in the cabin while the cabin fans were turned off, to save power. 4) They also needed to use the PLSS to produce water.[/i]
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