Today, NASA unveiled the new spacesuit that Artemis III astronauts will wear. a mission in which people will return to the moon after more than 50 years. As promised, the design is designed to adapt to different body types. It is also more flexible and secure than previous prototypes.
The model was uncovered during an act that the US space agency held at the Houston Center in Texas. Representatives attended Axiom Space, the space infrastructure company responsible for the design of this suit.
Artemis III is scheduled for December 2025. This will be the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17 made a successful landing in 1972. It will also be the first time a woman and a black person have set foot on the moon.
“We continue the legacy of NASA by developing an advanced space suit that will enable astronauts to operate safely and efficiently on the Moon,” Michael T. Suffredini, president of Axiom Space, said live.
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The prototype of the exhibited costume is black. However, the one to be used will be white to reflect heat and protect astronauts from high temperatures, NASA said in a statement. Axiom Space is known for collaborating with costume designer Esther Marquis from the series For all mankindfrom Apple TV+.
The suit will provide astronauts with enhanced opportunities for exploring the moon. It has a set of tools specifically designed to access, live and work in space.
“Our team of experts is ready to provide NASA with the next generation space suit… We have carefully studied NASA’s years of experience and used this experience to create a space suit for the Moon and for our future customers Axiom Space.”
Mark Greeley, Axiom Extravehicular Space Program Manager.
NASA explained that this mission will pave the way for a long-term sustainable satellite presence and serve as training for the future astronaut missions to mars. Artemis III is scheduled to land near the south pole of the moon. They are expected to be here for a little less than a week and require up to four moon trips.
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