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NASA, Axiom Space showcase sleeker spacesuits for Artemis III Moon Surface Mission

"NASA's partnership with Axiom is critical to landing astronauts on the Moon and continuing American leadership in space. Building on NASA's years of research and expertise, Axiom's next generation spacesuits will not only enable the first woman to walk on the Moon, but they will also open opportunities for more people to explore and conduct science on the Moon than ever before," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.

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NASA, Axiom Space showcase sleeker spacesuits for Artemis III Moon Surface Mission

US space agency NASA and its partner Axiom Space showcased on Wednesday new spacesuits designed for the Artemis III Moon Surface Mission, currently planned for 2025.

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NASA, Axiom Space showcase sleeker spacesuits for Artemis III Moon Surface Mission

The more flexible and advanced spacesuits were unveiled during an event at the Space Center Houston in Texas.

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NASA, Axiom Space showcase sleeker spacesuits for Artemis III Moon Surface Mission

"NASA's partnership with Axiom is critical to landing astronauts on the Moon and continuing American leadership in space. Building on NASA's years of research and expertise, Axiom's next generation spacesuits will not only enable the first woman to walk on the Moon, but they will also open opportunities for more people to explore and conduct science on the Moon than ever before," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.

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NASA, Axiom Space showcase sleeker spacesuits for Artemis III Moon Surface Mission

According to the space agency, "Artemis III will land astronauts, including the first woman, on the Moon to advance long-term lunar exploration and scientific discovery, and inspire the Artemis Generation."

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NASA, Axiom Space showcase sleeker spacesuits for Artemis III Moon Surface Mission

NASA said it selected Axiom Space to deliver the moonwalking system, including the spacesuit, for the mission.

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NASA, Axiom Space showcase sleeker spacesuits for Artemis III Moon Surface Mission

"Called the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit, or AxEMU, the spacesuit builds on NASA's spacesuit prototype developments and incorporates the latest technology, enhanced mobility, and added protection from hazards at the Moon," it said.

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NASA, Axiom Space showcase sleeker spacesuits for Artemis III Moon Surface Mission

"NASA experts defined the technical and safety standards by which the spacesuits will be built, and Axiom Space agreed to meet these key agency requirements," the agency said, adding that the AxEMU "features the range of motion and flexibility needed to explore more of the lunar landscape."

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NASA, Axiom Space showcase sleeker spacesuits for Artemis III Moon Surface Mission

The new spacesuit "will fit a broad range of crew members, accommodating at least 90 percent of the US male and female population," NASA said.

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NASA, Axiom Space showcase sleeker spacesuits for Artemis III Moon Surface Mission

"With Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term, sustainable lunar presence to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before and prepare for future astronaut missions to Mars."

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NASA, Axiom Space showcase sleeker spacesuits for Artemis III Moon Surface Mission
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NASA, Axiom Space showcase sleeker spacesuits for Artemis III Moon Surface Mission
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NASA, Axiom Space showcase sleeker spacesuits for Artemis III Moon Surface Mission