Prada is going to the moon. Today at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, Prada unveiled the flight design of the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) next-generation spacesuit that will be used for NASA's Artemis III mission in 2026. Prada's in-depth knowledge and experience on materials, production processes and advanced technologies that support innovation makes them the perfect moon-mission partner. The sleek suit features functional engineering required for challenging conditions and designed for spacewalks for up to eight hours. During the suit's development, Axiom Space used a dark cover for display purposes to conceal the suit’s proprietary technology, however the spacesuit for the mission will be made from a white material that reflects heat and protects astronauts from lunar dust and extreme temperatures (during the day temperatures on the Moon reach 127°C and at night plummet to -173°C).

“Our elite teams have redefined spacesuit development, establishing new pathways to innovative solutions and applying a state-of-the-art design approach for the AxEMU,” said Matt Ondler, Axiom Space President. “We have broken the mold. The Axiom Space-Prada partnership has set a new foundational model for cross-industry collaboration, further expanding what’s possible in commercial space.”

Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada Group Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility said, “Going beyond our limits is one of the company’s values that perfectly reflects the spirit of the Prada brand and my parents’ vision. I’m very proud of the result we’re showing today, which is just the first step in a long-term collaboration with Axiom Space. We’ve shared our expertise on high-performance materials, features, and sewing techniques, and we learned a lot. I’m sure we’ll continue to explore new challenges, broaden our horizons, and build new scenarios together.”

Houston, we have the best looking astronauts ready for take off.

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