Last year, Prada made headlines with its groundbreaking partnership with Axiom Space to design the official lunar spacesuit for NASA’s Artemis III mission. Fast forward to today, and the highly anticipated suit is officially ready, poised to make history on the lunar surface. But who will wear the history-making Prada spacesuit?
In 2025, history will be made as Artemis III becomes the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17 in 1972 and the first time a woman will step onto the lunar surface. Meet Christina Hammock Koch, a 45-year-old American engineer and NASA astronaut. With a remarkable track record that includes the longest single spaceflight—328 days—Koch is a symbol of the incredible heights women can reach. She will be joined by fellow astronauts Jeremy Roger Hansen, Victor J. Glover, and Gregory Reid Wiseman as they embark on this monumental journey to the Lunar South Pole.
This high-performance suit not only enhances astronaut safety and mobility but also reflects Prada’s artistic vision through its signature red stripes and sleek aesthetic. Crafted from advanced materials engineered to reflect heat and endure the harsh lunar climate, the spacesuit fuses function with a fashion-forward approach.
The AxEMU spacesuit is engineered for extreme adaptability and performance, allowing astronauts to conduct spacewalks for up to eight hours while tackling the challenges posed by lunar dust and extreme temperatures. Each suit has been meticulously designed, incorporating innovative features and safety protocols.
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