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Abstract— Spacesuits are essential for ensuring the safety and functionality of astronauts during space missions. However, they can introduce challenges such as sensory deprivation, reduced dexterity, and lower cognitive performance, which can increase the risk of error. In our previous research, we have shown that adding sound transparency to a suit improves cognitive scores with the block design task. Building upon these findings, here we evaluate use of electro haptics feedback in place of traditional haptics. We took a spacesuit and placed pressure sensors the outside two fingertips of the glove. In the inside we placed a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation patch on the skin. The evaluation focused on assessing the effect of the electro haptic feedback on cognitive performance in the context of the same test. The outcome of the study indicates that when the electro haptic gloves are switched on participants do not significantly improve completion times. The NASA TXL test test was also administered. The results are coherent with the Koh Block test outcome.