Prada’s spacesuit, known as the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit, is designed not just for aesthetics but for performance, durability, and adaptabilityThe first woman to set foot on the Moon will be dressed in a designer spacesuit, thanks to a collaboration between Nasa and Italian fashion house Prada. As part of Nasa’s historic Artemis III mission to the lunar South Pole, Prada has teamed up with Axiom Space to create a cutting-edge spacesuit for the astronauts heading to the Moon in 2026.
The mission is expected to be a monumental leap for space exploration, as it not only marks Nasa’s return to the Moon but will also be the first time a woman walk on its surface.
Prada and Axiom Space present the groundbreaking partnership between a leading commercial space company and the Italian fashion house to produce the new Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit for NASA’s Artemis III lunar mission, the first crewed Moon landing since… pic.twitter.com/AWN3ZWPjFJ
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Fashion statement on the Moon
The spacesuit, although highly innovative, retains a nod to the classic design worn by Apollo astronauts during their lunar expeditions more than 50 years ago. The outer layer, primarily white, is engineered to reflect heat while ensuring resilience against the extreme temperatures of the lunar South Pole. However, Prada’s influence is visible with sleek grey and red stripes, echoing its signature style, reminiscent of its Luna Rossa America’s Cup yacht.