Robert Pearlman is a space historian, journalist and the founder and editor of collectSPACE.com, an online publication and community devoted to space history with a particular focus on how and where space exploration intersects with pop culture. Pearlman is also a contributing writer for Space.com and co-author of 'Space Stations: The Art, Science, and Reality of Working in Space” published by Smithsonian Books in 2018. He previously developed online content for the National Space Society and Ap
"We are thrilled to partner with Prada on the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit spacesuit," Michael Suffredini, CEO of Axiom,."Prada's technical expertise with raw materials, manufacturing techniques and innovative design concepts will bring advanced technologies instrumental in ensuring not only the comfort of astronauts on the lunar surface, but also the much-needed human factors considerations absent from legacymissions more than 50 years ago.
Prada's engineers will work with Axiom's team to identify materials and develop features to protect against the challenges presented by the lunar environment. "Our decades of experimentation, cutting-edge technology and design know-how ... will now be applied to the design of a spacesuit for theera. It is a true celebration of the power of human creativity and innovation to advance civilization," said Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada's marketing director."We are honored to be a part of this historic mission with Axiom Space."in March.
The AxEMU will provide astronauts from NASA and its international partners with advanced capabilities for space exploration, while offering NASA commercially developed human systems needed to access, live and work on and around the moon.
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