In total, NASA’s two contracts with Axiom and Collins Aerospace could be worth around $3.5billion through 2034.
Designed to explore the cosmos
In late May, NASA said the new suits will allow humans to “explore the lunar surface and unlock new spacewalk capabilities outside the International Space Station”.
The spacesuits will also be designed to accommodate diverse body types. NASA specifically wants “women from the 5th percentile for size, and men in the 95th percentile.”
Collins officials added that the next-gen space-wear will have a more modern and sportier vibe.
“With these awards, NASA and our partners will develop advanced, reliable spacesuits that allow humans to explore the cosmos unlike ever before,” said Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
“By partnering with industry, we are efficiently advancing the necessary technology to keep Americans on a path of successful discovery on the International Space Station and as we set our sights on exploring the lunar surface.”
