The suit was already presented at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan. I know the details.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) decided to delegate a very important task for its lunar mission scheduled for September 2026. It is the private company Axiom Space, which was hired to design the clothing that the astronauts will use. To create a unique piece, this company decided to make a collaboration with Pradathe incredible luxury brand.
Before being chosen by NASA, this company was already working on its own suits for a future commercial space station. Likewise, with the new order, the brand had to adapt to the NASA demandswhich are quite complex and complicated. Despite the time it took, The suit has already been presented.
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What is the PRADA suit that will be used on a NASA mission?
A moon suit needs a increased mobility in the legs and torso, protection against lunar dust and it must be adapted for both men and womenbecause NASA seeks to send the first woman to the Moon with the Artemis III mission in September 2026. She must also wear a life support backpackwhich at the same time works as access for the astronauts to put on the suit.
Last week, during the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, the Axiom Space suit was presentedand includes all kinds of advances safety, mobility, fit and performanceplus a new look.
The suit is white, to reflect heat and protect wearers from extreme temperatures, and to help detect fine lunar dust, whose particles act like blades for the lungs. The helmet and visor have technology that improves visibility, and the backpack incorporates redundant safety systems. cooling, carbon dioxide removal and diagnosis.
Its design has an outer layer and the suit’s materials were developed in collaboration by Axiom and the Italian fashion brand Prada. According to a press release, the brand’s contribution was its “Experience in high-performance materials, features and sewing techniques”especially to improve the comfort and performance of suit materials.
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