Axiom Space reveals prototype spacesuit for Artemis astronauts on the moon

[Admin]

A prototype of the spacesuit that astronauts plan to wear during the next mission to land on the moon has been unveiled. Unlike the garments worn by the Apollo astronauts, this suit is a "rental."

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[Laniakea]

Pity it is only for "all mankind", and not for the all humans, and human kind

Using the old, depreciated therm "mankind" these days, in this century sounds very sad, and scary, especially when it is used but those who should be in front of the humanity and humankind.

 

[SMRpix]

You obviously haven't seen the show. The arc of it deals directly with your concern making the title somewhat ironic. I suspect you would be pleased.

 

[Jake Errs]

Cool looking suit, but everything written and said about it is so vague.

How will the suit handle lunar dust? The tiny electrostatic particles of razor-sharp rock that get into every nook and cranny, cling tenaciously, and wear down fabrics, seals, and protective coatings. That mess with controls and electronics. Will the outer cover somehow mitigate dust collection or repel dust? How will the couplings between the gloves, shoes, and main body handle the ongoing abrasion?

Is Axiom working closely with Sharon Miller and the team at NASA Glenn Research Center to address the huge issues that lunar dust introduces?

From the pictures and videos, it doesn't appear to be. At first glance, this inner suit looks like dust bait. Like the dust will get into every fold, pocket, and crevice in the suit and cause serious problems within hours, not days.