Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services
programExploration Extravehicular Activity Services (xEVAS) provides integrated EVA capabilities for NASA's lunar and Mars missions.
The Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services (xEVAS) program, part of NASA, focuses on the design, development, and sustainment of spacesuits and related hardware for extravehicular activities. This includes new spacesuit designs and ancillary equipment necessary for operations on the Moon and Mars. The program is supported by a $3.5 billion contract awarded to Collins Aerospace, with contributions from various partners, including Sidus Space.
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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.