NASA’s 2028 Moon Landing Has A Spacesuit Problem, New Report Says
NASA's 2028 Moon landing is jeopardized by spacesuit development delays, as reported by the Office of the Inspector General. Axiom Space remains the sole vendor after Collins Aerospace withdrew. Axiom secured $350M in financing for suit development, co-led by Type One Ventures and Qatar Investment Authority. Future interoperability standards are recommended for Artemis vehicles and suits.
Artemis spacesuit development risks further delays
NASA's inspector general warns that new spacesuits for Artemis lunar missions and the ISS may not be ready until after 2030. The report criticizes the xEVAS program's commercial approach, citing technical risks and poor performance by Collins Aerospace. Axiom Space continues development, but delays could push demonstrations to 2031, conflicting with optimistic timelines for upcoming missions.