NASA wears Prada: Spacesuit 'capable of enabling human exploration of lunar south pole' unveiled for Artemis III

The Artemis III mission will see NASA astronauts in Prada-designed spacesuits, showcased in Milan. Featuring advanced materials and unique designs, these suits aim to protect astronauts on lunar expeditions.
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19 Oct 2024, 02:26 PM IST



Prada’s collaboration with Axiom Space signifies a blend of fashion and space technology, with a historic moon landing planned for 2026.

Astronauts of NASA’s Artemis III moon mission will adorn spacesuits designed by luxury fashion house Prada in collaboration with commercial space company Axiom Space.

These new designer spacesuits were unveiled on Wednesday at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan.

The predominantly white suits showcase a cropped torso design with stone-gray patches adorning the elbows and knees. Despite being noticeably devoid of branding or logos, the designs feature red accent lines across the forearms, waist, and "portable life system backpacks," which are a subtle homage to Prada's Linea Rossa sub-brand.

At the press conference, Russel Ralston, executive vice president of Axiom Space, termed the partnership as 'groundbreaking' and said, “We’re blending engineering, science and art.”

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