It became big news in the fashion and science circles. With the release of information at the International Aerospace Conference in Milan, Italy, Axiom Space has announced a collaboration with the Italian fashion brand Prada to participate in the design of suits for the astronauts of the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) for the first time It will be used in NASA’s Artemis III lunar mission, and if successful, this landing will be the first time a woman has set foot on the moon.
Outer suit design and performance materials were developed together, combining creativity and engineering to advance next-generation spacesuit design, said Matt Ondler, president of Axiom Space, “Our core team is redefining development space suits. By creating a new way to deliver creative solutions. And by adopting a modern design approach with AxEMU, we have broken new ground The collaboration between Axiom Space and Prada sets a new precedent for cross-industry collaboration. This will help expand commercial space opportunities.”
Lorenzo Bertelli, Chief Marketing Officer of the Prada Group and Head of Social Responsibility, said: “Pushing boundaries is one of our company’s values. and my parents look perfect. I am very proud of the work we are showing today. This is just the first step in a long-term partnership with Axiom Space. And we learned a lot. I am confident that we will continue to explore new challenges, expand boundaries, and create new situations. We will continue together. “
The lunar surface looks like a spacesuit made of a white material that reflects heat and protects astronauts from extreme temperatures and lunar dust. Featuring a red stripe that resembles the Prada Sport logo, the AxEMU spacesuit was designed by NASA to have a flexible structure. efficient and more safety Includes special tools to help explore the south pole of the moon. The suit can accommodate a wide variety of crew members. Including a male and female crew from the 1st percentile to the 99th percentile (human size), the switches will withstand extreme temperatures at the Moon’s south pole and withstand the coldest temperatures in the region in constant darkness for co -at least 2 hours, astronauts will be able to walk in space for at least 8 hours.
