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NASA's Artemis III: Axiom Unveils Cutting-Edge Spacesuit

8/13/2025

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Axiom Space is crafting the innovative AxEMU spacesuit for NASA's upcoming Artemis III mission in 2027. Astronaut Koichi Wakata underscores the importance of a robust visor, designed by Oakley. This advanced visor boasts a multi-layered structure with 24K gold to block harmful light, along with a scratch-resistant coating and a flip-down feature for harsh environments.

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Axiom Space is crafting the innovative AxEMU spacesuit for NASA's upcoming Artemis III mission in 2027. Astronaut Koichi Wakata underscores the importance of a robust visor, designed by Oakley. This advanced visor boasts a multi-layered structure with 24K gold to block harmful light, along with a scratch-resistant coating and a flip-down feature for harsh environments.