Axiom Space and Prada Unveil New Lunar Spacesuits for NASA's Artemis III Program

Axiom Space and luxury fashion brand Pra have unveiled innovative spacesuits designed for astronauts participating in NASA's Artemis III program, which aims to return humans to lunar surface. new outfits were showcased on Axiom Space's website, highlighting collaboration between cutting-edge space technology and high fashion.

vanced Materials for Extreme Conditions

suits will be me from a white material that reflects heat and protects astronauts from extreme temperatures and lunar dust. According to announcement, se durable suits will provide effective insulation for at least two hours in coldest shed environments on Moon, allowing astronauts to conduct spacewalks for approximately eight hours.

Redefining Spacesuit Development

Axiom Space President Matt Ondler emphasized breakthrough in spacesuit design, stating, “Our elite teams have redefined spacesuit development, establishing new pathways to innovative solutions and applying a state-of--art design.” first proto of se suits, presented in various colors, was revealed by NASA in March 2023.

NASA's Artemis Program: A Return to Moon

NASA's Artemis Program is an ambitious initiative to send astronauts back to Moon, often referred to as "return to Moon project." program's initial phase, “Artemis I,” successfully concluded in December 2022 when Orion spacecraft returned to Earth after orbiting Moon.

Following this, “Artemis II” will be first crewed mission of Orion spacecraft, though it is set to return to Earth without landing on lunar surface. This 10-day mission has faced delays until late 2025 due to safety concerns surrounding spacecraft, as well as challenges with astronauts' suits and landing vehicles.

If everything goes according to plan, final phase, “Artemis III,” is slated to launch in 2026, bringing humanity one step closer to returning to Moon.