“We combine engineering, science and art”
From 2022 the company Axiom of Space responsible for making the astronaut suits used by NASA. However, ahead of the mission planned for 2026, the American company decided to collaborate with the Italian fashion brand. Prada materialize the clothes of space professionals.
“We combine engineering, science and art. This is an innovative partnership,” said Executive Vice President Axiom of SpaceRussell Ralston. Prada exclusively provided ten of its employees for this work, and, according to them, this is a project Negotiations have been ongoing since before the pandemic..
New suit for NASA, designed by Prada and Axiom. / ·
However, it is necessary to clarify that Prada’s involvement doesn’t mean the suits are less usefulas they will continue to protect against lunar dust, remain white to reflect the sun’s heat, and withstand very high temperatures.
They will also continue to provide greater mobility for spacewalks, this time in a new boot design.
NASA unveils new suit designed by Prada and Axiom. / ·
That’s why, The goal is to create a practical and attractive costume suitable for the main characters of Artemis III.the name of the NASA mission that is expected to see the first woman walking on Earth’s moon in September 2026.