Artemis III Astronauts to Wear Prada Spacesuits
The New York Times • • technology
Key Points:
- Prada, in partnership with Axiom Space, has unveiled a new Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (L.C.V.G.) that NASA astronauts will wear under their spacesuits during lunar missions.
- The garment will be used with the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU), also developed by Axiom and Prada, for the Artemis III mission, marking a stylish upgrade for NASA’s crew.
- The reveal took place at Prada’s SoHo store in Manhattan, featuring a high-profile event with champagne and green juice, highlighting the fusion of fashion and space technology.
- This collaboration represents a novel approach to astronaut apparel, combining advanced functionality with luxury brand design ahead of upcoming moonwalks.