Axiom Space and Prada have unveiled a Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) intended to be worn by astronauts inside the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit for lunar surface activity.

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Who

Axiom Space, Prada, Dr. Jonathan Cirtain, Lorenzo Bertelli, Russell Ralston

What

When

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:50:12 GMT · 2h 30m ago

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Why

The LCVG is designed as the inner layer of the AxEMU, providing cooling, ventilation, and comfort for lunar surface activity ahead of NASA’s Artemis IV mission.

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How this affects you

This collaboration combines aerospace engineering with luxury craftsmanship to enhance astronaut safety and comfort during prolonged lunar spacewalks, impacting future crewed missions to the Moon by improving thermal regulation and life support systems.

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