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Axiom Space to Test AxEMU Spacesuit for Artemis Missions

4/15/2026

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Axiom Space plans to test the AxEMU spacesuit for Artemis missions in 2027.
The company will test on the ISS or during Artemis 3.
The plan includes AxEMU compatibility with SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander.
Jonathan Cirtain, Axiom Space CEO, says NASA expects testing next year.
Axiom also plans a version for future commercial space stations.

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Axiom Space plans to test the AxEMU spacesuit for Artemis missions in 2027.
The company will test on the ISS or during Artemis 3.
The plan includes AxEMU compatibility with SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander.
Jonathan Cirtain, Axiom Space CEO, says NASA expects testing next year.
Axiom also plans a version for future commercial space stations.