Prada Collaborates with Axiom Space to Design Lunar Spacesuit for NASA's Artemis IV Mission
NASA astronauts could soon wear Prada as luxury label unveils new gear for Artemis IV

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Prada, in partnership with Axiom Space, has developed a next-generation lunar spacesuit layer for NASA's Artemis IV mission, set for early 2028. This collaboration marks the first instance of a luxury brand contributing to spacesuit design, aiming to enhance astronaut comfort and performance on the lunar surface.
- 01The liquid cooling and ventilation garment (LCVG) will serve as an inner layer of the spacesuit for NASA's Artemis IV mission.
- 02The LCVG is designed to regulate temperature and support astronauts during spacewalks lasting up to eight hours.
- 03Prada's expertise in advanced materials and design significantly contributed to the garment's development.
- 04The cooling system pumps cold water through tubes to manage body heat while a separate ventilation system circulates oxygen.
- 05This partnership signifies a new era of collaboration between luxury fashion and aerospace engineering.
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Prada, in collaboration with Axiom Space, has revealed a next-generation liquid cooling and ventilation garment (LCVG) designed for NASA's Artemis IV lunar mission, slated for early 2028. This innovative garment will be worn as an inner layer of the spacesuit, marking the first time a luxury fashion brand has been involved in spacesuit development. Axiom Space CEO Dr. Jonathan Cirtain emphasized the importance of cross-industry collaboration, stating that the partnership with Prada exemplifies a new approach to space exploration. The LCVG is engineered to be thermally regulating and comfortable, enabling astronauts to conduct spacewalks lasting up to eight hours while enduring the harsh conditions of the lunar South Pole. It features a sophisticated cooling system that draws heat away from the body and a ventilation system that circulates oxygen. Prada's Chief Marketing Officer Lorenzo Bertelli expressed pride in this achievement, highlighting the unique combination of Axiom's aerospace expertise and Prada's design capabilities. The collaboration aims to push the boundaries of human spaceflight.
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