NASA revealed a new prototype of the spacesuit destined to adorn the next astronauts on the Moon.
outfits, and other futuristic visions of cosmic exploration. But if an astronaut wore that on the Moon, they'd be in serious danger.
When the first Artemis moonwalkers step out of Starship and onto the lunar surface, they'll be wearing this Axiom spacesuit, but it will be white.Astronauts can't wear black on the MoonIn a harsh environment with no atmosphere to protect you from the Sun's radiation, temperature management is key for survival. Spacesuits have to be reflective and well-insulated to keep astronauts cool in the unfiltered glare of the Sun.
On the new prototype,"a cover layer is currently being used for display purposes only to conceal the suit's proprietary design," Axiom Space wrote in a pressThe company designed the cover layer with Esther Marquis, costume designer for the Apple TV+ seriesThe real look of the spacesuit for the first Artemis mission remains a mystery for now."The white version will be provided directly to NASA.
As for a public reveal of the true white suit, Moore said,"We don't have a current date, but that's something we will continue to collaborate with NASA on."
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