NASA has introduced a new suit for which mission?
Spacesuits are needed to protect astronauts in space and on the moon from extreme temperatures, a lack of oxygen, etc. So, NASA has revealed a new spacesuit for the Artemis III mission.
Axiom Space created the spacesuit. The prototype was shown recently. The suit is named AxEMU (Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit). Axiom Space held an event to give reporters and students a closer look at the spacesuit and its features.
What are the features of this new spacesuit?
The AxEMU spacesuit has been developed to increase astronaut comfort and flexibility. It also has increased safety measures and can withstand dusty conditions of the moon’s surface.
The spacesuit's helmet has a huge glass bubble to improve vision. This will be helpful when exploring the moon’s south pole. A high-definition camera is also attached to the helmet of the spacesuit.
The AxEMU spacesuit will make it easier for astronauts to walk on the moon. They can do accurate geological and scientific work. Communication will also not be a problem on space stations.
What are some of the problems with earlier space suits?
The spacesuits used for the first moon landing were perfect for the time. Those had life support systems and boots for walking on the lunar surface.
Current spacesuits are not much improved or different from the old spacesuits. They are still difficult to wear. Grabbing something is also not easy while wearing the current spacesuits.
The new spacesuit will make it easier for astronauts to work in space, especially for the Artemis III mission.
What is NASA’s Artemis III mission?
Artemis III is a lunar mission set to launch in 2025. NASA will send humans to the moon's South Pole region for the first time as part of this mission.
The mission aims to conduct scientific studies on the moon’s south pole region so that scientists can better understand the moon and the solar system.
