NASA, Axiom Space Develop Artemis III Spacesuits

Axiom Space spacesuit

Axiom Space drew on lessons learned from previous generations of spacesuits, using redundant components to mitigate single-point failures and enhance safety.

Credit: Axiom Space
New spacesuits designed by NASA and Axiom Space feature a globe-like, wide-view helmet, orange and blue highlights on the shoulders, arms and legs as well as a U.S. flag patch on the left shoulder. The multilayered garment is designed to provide greater mobility, dexterity and situational awareness...
Mark Carreau

Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation in 2006 for his professional contributions to the public understanding of America's space program through news reporting.

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