Prada Collaborates with Axiom Space for NASA's Lunar Spacesuit Design
Prada to design high-tech inner layer for NASA's lunar spacesuits

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Prada has partnered with Axiom Space to design the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment for NASA's upcoming lunar missions. This innovative inner layer will enhance astronaut comfort and safety during spacewalks, marking a unique blend of high fashion and aerospace engineering.
- 01The Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) will be worn under NASA's next-generation spacesuit for the Artemis III mission, planned for 2026.
- 02The LCVG features a redundant cooling circuit to prevent overheating during spacewalks, which can last up to eight hours.
- 03This garment includes a ventilation system that circulates fresh oxygen and removes carbon dioxide, ensuring astronauts' safety.
- 04The collaboration emphasizes the importance of cross-industry partnerships in advancing space exploration technology.
- 05The AxEMU's outer layer will be revealed in 2024 at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan.
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Prada, the renowned Italian luxury fashion house, has teamed up with Axiom Space to create the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) for NASA's Artemis III lunar missions. Set to launch in 2026, this innovative inner layer will be integral to the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit. The LCVG is designed to regulate temperature and manage ventilation for astronauts during spacewalks, which can extend up to eight hours. It features an advanced cooling system with a redundant circuit to protect astronauts from overheating in the extreme lunar environment. Additionally, the garment ensures a continuous supply of fresh oxygen while efficiently removing carbon dioxide. This collaboration showcases the merging of luxury design and aerospace engineering, highlighting the potential of cross-industry partnerships to enhance space exploration. Axiom Space's CEO Jonathan Cirtain and Prada's Chief Marketing Officer Lorenzo Bertelli both expressed pride in this groundbreaking achievement, which leverages advanced materials and design techniques. The outer layer of the AxEMU will be unveiled in 2024 at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan.
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