NASA's Artemis III and IV Missions to Use New Axiom Spacesuits Designed with Prada
NASA astronauts on the Artemis III and IV missions will wear newly designed spacesuits created by Axiom Space in collaboration with Prada, featuring advanced life support and cooling systems. The suit includes a liquid-cooled inner garment and a pressurized outer suit with redundant safety systems designed to support lunar surface operations. The new suits represent a significant upgrade from Apollo-era equipment and are engineered to accommodate a wider range of body types.
Axiom Space has developed the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuits for NASA's upcoming Artemis III (2027) and Artemis IV (2028) lunar missions, with design assistance from luxury fashion house Prada. The suit system comprises two main components: an inner Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) that circulates cold water to manage metabolic heat during physical exertion, and an outer pressurized suit that maintains safe atmospheric pressure while protecting against lunar dust and solar radiation. The outer suit features a ventilation system that supplies fresh oxygen and removes carbon dioxide, with fully redundant cooling and life support circuits for safety. Unlike custom-fitted Apollo-era suits, the new AxEMU is designed to accommodate body types ranging from the 1st to 99th percentile for both males and females, and is rated for spacewalks exceeding eight hours. Prada's involvement reportedly stemmed from expertise in engineered knitting and manufacturing, though the collaboration also carries marketing value for NASA's funding efforts.
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