NASA selects Companies to Design Next-gen Spacesuits


A spacesuit is the ultimate smart garment, containing everything needed to keep you alive in a hostile environment. The current spacesuits were developed for the Space shuttle, but looking ahead to Moon and Mars landings it is time for an upgrade. NASA have appointed two companies to develop the suits these are: Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace. NASA is aiming for a suits by 2025, though certification of such items is notoriously difficult given the critical role the suits play in keeping the astronaut alive.

Source: Engadget