Axiom Space, Prada unveil inner layer of next-gen lunar spacesuit.
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Axiom Space, Prada unveil inner layer of next-gen lunar spacesuit. NEW YORK CITY, June 7, 2026 - Today, Axiom Space and Prada unveiled the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) designed to be worn by astronauts inside the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit. Engineered as the high-performance inner layer of the AxEMU, the LCVG is built to protect astronauts from the elements when they explore the lunar surface for the first time in more than 50 years. "The future of space exploration will not be built by any one entity alone, and our partnership with Prada is proof of that," said Dr. Jonathan Cirtain, Axiom Space CEO and President. "By bringing together the best in both aerospace engineering as well as luxury craftmanship and advanced product development, we have developed a garment that neither company could have created independently, and that is exactly the kind of cross-industry thinking that will define the next era of human spaceflight." The LCVG collaboration draws on Prada's expertise in engineered knitting and innovative design concepts, resulting in a next-generation garment developed through advanced 3D modeling techniques that maintain cooling and ventilation while enhancing comfort during up to eight-hour spacewalks. Prada's firmly established knowledge of high-performance materials has also supported the identification and sourcing...
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