NASA and Prada Join Forces to Develop Advanced Spacesuits
Prada spacesuits will be worn by astronauts on an upcoming NASA mission as they embark on a stylish journey to the moon.
The Italian fashion brand is collaborating with Axiom Space on the next generation of lunar spacesuits to be used for NASA’s 2025 Artemis III mission, the companies said in a statement on Wednesday. Artemis III is the first manned lunar landing since Apollo 17 in 1972, with one female crew member.
In selecting a design partner for the Extravehicular Mobility Unit suit, space station developer Axiom cited Prada’s technical expertise in raw materials, manufacturing techniques and “innovative design concepts.”
Engineers at the Prada SpA-owned label work with Axiom teams throughout the design process, developing solutions for materials and design features that protect “against the unique challenge of the space and lunar environment.”
Prada Group Marketing Director Lorenzo Bertelli said the brand has honed its expertise with the latest technologies while working with its Luna Rossa Prada Americas Cup sailing team.
NASA announced in April that the Artemis program will include Christina Koch and Victor Glover, the first woman and first person of color to travel into deep space.
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