WATCH | Future NASA moonwalkers to sport sleeker spacesuits

Moonwalking astronauts will have sleeker, more flexible spacesuits when they step onto the lunar surface later this decade as part of NASA's Artemis III mission.

“We’re carrying on NASA’s legacy by designing an advanced spacesuit that will allow astronauts to operate safely and effectively on the Moon,” said Michael Suffredini, Axiom Space president and CEO. “Axiom Space’s Artemis III spacesuit will be ready to meet the complex challenges of the lunar south pole and help grow our understanding of the Moon in order to enable a long-term presence there.” 

According to Axiom Space, the advanced spacesuit ensures astronauts are equipped with high-performing, robust equipment and is designed to accommodate a wide range of crew members.   

Using innovative technologies, the new Axiom Space spacesuit will enable exploration of more of the lunar surface than ever before.

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The advanced spacesuit ensures astronauts are equipped with high-performing, robust equipment and can accommodate a wide range of crew members.

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The Axiom Space spacesuits are built to provide increased flexibility.

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The front of the Axiom Space spacesuit is adorned with the “Ax” logo. The spacesuit was designed with greater protection in mind to withstand the harsh lunar environment.

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“Our expert team is ready to provide NASA the next-generation spacesuit,” said Mark Greeley, Axiom Space Extravehicular Activity (EVA) program manager. “We carefully considered years of lessons learned by NASA and used that experience to build a spacesuit for the Moon and for our future Axiom Space customers.”