Prada collaborates with Axiom Space on Next-Generation Spacesuit for Moon Return
Italian luxury fashion house Prada has collaborated with American Space company Axiom Space on it’s Next-Generation cost-effective multipurpose Spacesuit that will be used for NASA’s Artemis III mission.
Presented for the first time during the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, Italy, the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit, blends creativity and engineering to provide increased flexibility, greater protection, and specialized tools to accomplish exploration needs and expand scientific opportunities.
The outer-layer design and materials work was jointly developed between Prada’s design and product development team and Axiom Space engineers. Prada’s in-depth knowledge and expertise on materials and production processes enabled advanced technologies and innovative sewing methods to bridge the gap between highly engineered functionality and the spacesuit outer layer, providing astronauts with an increased level of comfort while improving the materials’ performance.
‘Going beyond our limits is one of the company’s values that perfectly reflects the spirit of the Prada brand and my parents’ vision. I’m very proud of the result we’re showing today, which is just the first step in a long-term collaboration with Axiom Space. We’ve shared our expertise on high-performance materials, features, and sewing techniques, and we learned a lot. I’m sure we’ll continue to explore new challenges, broaden our horizons, and build new scenarios together,’ Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada Group Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility said in a press release.
‘Our elite teams have redefined spacesuit development, establishing new pathways to innovative solutions and applying a state-of-the-art design approach for the AxEMU. We have broken the mold. The Axiom Space-Prada partnership has set a new foundational model for cross-industry collaboration, further expanding what’s possible in commercial space,’ Axiom Space President, Matt Ondler added.
The AxEMU spacesuit is a revolutionary development that represents the future of space exploration and contributes to the next generation of space technology advancement. The partnership between both companies has a clear vision for the future and is intended to be a long-term one.
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