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NASA unveils new Axiom Space suits for upcoming moon missions

NASA is preparing to finally put humans back on the Moon. In 2025, the Artemis III mission, the second manned mission of the Artemis programme and the first manned lunar landing since Apollo 17 back in 1972, should finally get underway.

To do this, however, NASA has been trying for a decade now to solve the problem of its space suits, which have been in use since the 1970s (designed for the missions Shuttle) and have now reached the end of their lives. For this very reason, on March 15, 2023, a contract was announced with Aixom Space, a company that will produce the next-generation suits.

With billion-dollar investments over 10 years, NASA has secured total control over the project, which may also see the entry of third parties should it be deemed appropriate. A presentation was also staged, the purpose of which was to show some details of the current prototype in the works.

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NASA is preparing to finally put humans back on the moon. In 2025, the Artemis III mission, the second manned mission of the Artemis programme and the first manned lunar landing since Apollo 17 back in 1972, should finally get underway. To do this, however, NASA has been trying for a decade now to solve the problem of its space suits, which have been in use since the 1970s (designed for the Shuttle missions) and have now reached the end of their lives. That is why, on 15 March 2023, a contract was announced with Aixom Space, the company that will produce the next generation of suits. With investments of billions of dollars over 10 years, NASA has secured total control over the project, which may also see the entry of third parties if deemed appropriate. A presentation was also staged, the purpose of which was to show some details of the current prototype in the works.

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Next-generation space suits to return to the moon

At the dawn of the new mission that will take man back to the moon, NASA has reached an agreement for the production of the new spacesuits. The contracts, found through the Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP), are two: with Axiom Space and with Collins Aerospace. The suit that was unveiled on 15 March 2023 is called the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU). The contract signed by NASA gives the US agency total freedom over the project, and there will therefore be the possibility of entering new contracts, or collaborating with other companies, should the need arise.

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NASA has had many problems with suits in recent years

During recent periods, NASA has had some problems with space suits. In fact, besides the fact that the current suits were designed for missions in the 1970s, there is a huge scarcity of sizes and dimensions. In fact, the so-called Emu, the Extravehicular Mobility Unit, in the past were designed to fit as many body volumes and silhouettes as possible, but mostly male models. Recently some "space walks" have been canceled precisely because of this problem. As the expert Pablo De León, director of Human Spaceflight Laboratory at the University of North Dakota explained : "These suits have reached the end of their useful life."

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A step forward in technology

First of all, the real suits will be white, as a matter of temperature management. However, they have been built in collaboration with NASA, and are designed so that they can be worn autonomously, unlike now. These suits are supposed to have an eight-hour mission duration, but it seems that this time can be extended. In addition, these new suits are designed to fit different body sizes and dimensions. They are also more easily adaptable between different builds of men and women.

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On March 15, 2023, it was publicly presented.

This last generation spacesuit was unveiled at the Moon 2 Mars Festival at the Houston Space Center, and is a prototype, while a full fleet of training spacesuits will be delivered to NASA by the end of the summer. During the presentation, an engineer from Axiom took the stage and showed some details and features of the suit, while also entertaining the children in attendance. The black color was also used to hide some details that are exclusive to Axiom.

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A suit with high potential

As the Axiom Space website makes directly known: "The space suit will provide astronauts with advanced capabilities for space exploration, making available to NASA commercially developed human systems needed to access, live and work on and around the Moon. The advanced space suit provides astronauts with robust, high-performance equipment and is designed to accommodate a wide range of crew members."

science

26/04/2024

Why you should not take a shower during a thunderstorm

According to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, when there is a thunderstorm with lightning and thunder you should avoid showering, washing in the bathtub and doing the dishes (source cnn.com).

The reason, according to CNN, is that lightning would be able to travel through pipes and that is why you should avoid contact with plumbing and running water, to avoid the risk of being struck.

The danger with lightning, therefore, is not only present when you are outside but potentially also inside.

science

25/04/2024

Why you should not take a shower during a thunderstorm

The reason, according to CNN, is that lightning would be able to travel through pipes and that is why you should avoid contact with plumbing and running water, to avoid the risk of being struck.

The danger with lightning, therefore, is not only present when you are outside but potentially also inside.

Saving

24/04/2024

This rare 2 euro coin can be worth a fortune

If you are a numismatics enthusiast, you will know that some coins can be worth a fortune.

But did you know that there is a 2-euro coin that could be worth thousands of euros? This is a rare coin that is not well known and therefore highly coveted by collectors.

In this photo gallery, we will show you what coin it is, which country issued it, and what its characteristics are. If you are a collector, you cannot miss this photogallery dedicated to the 2 euro coin that could be worth a small fortune.

Charts

24/04/2024

10 of the world's most precious stones

The history of the world's most precious gems is always full of surprises and fascination, often intertwined with that of kings, emperors and wealthy businessmen. Even in our time, they have kept intact all their beauty, rarity and pricelessness that always leave one breathless.

No one knows when man first discovered gemstones, but from the earliest civilizations they have meant power and wealth.

Some people believe that wearing them can bring success in business, good luck and keep bad luck away.

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23/04/2024

Top 5 universities in the world, updated rankings

The twentieth edition of the QS World University Ranking has been released, which reports on the best universities around the world.

The ranking takes into account 1,500 institutions in 104 locations and is the only one of its kind to emphasise the value of employability and sustainability. This year, three parameters have been added to the criteria for evaluating universities: sustainability, employment results and international research network.

Let us therefore discover which are the five best universities in the world.

Nature

22/04/2024

8 useful tips to save bees

Bees play a vital role in the ecosystem, pollinating plants and ensuring food production. Bees provide us with valuable products that have been used for millennia in both cooking and body care such as honey, pollen, royal jelly, propolis, wax, and even poison.

However, bees are threatened from many sources, including habitat loss, pesticide use and climate change.

It is important that we all take steps to protect bees and their environment.

In this photo gallery, we offer eight practical tips to save bees.

Home Tips

21/04/2024

Flooding: five tips to protect your home

Flooding can cause significant damage to homes and result in significant repair costs.

Preventing flooding in the home is essential to ensure the safety of your family and the protection of your property.

In this article, we will provide useful instructions on how to avoid flooding in the home and minimise the risk of water damage.

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20/04/2024

Natural disasters: eight of the most catastrophic in history

History is unfortunately full of episodes in which natural catastrophes have claimed a very high number of victims.

Looking at the case history, among the main causes that have triggered natural disasters throughout history are earthquakes, followed by floods and cyclones. These are natural phenomena beyond the control of man, who often manages to do very little, even in terms of prevention, against them.

The downside of all this is, of course, the high number of victims and the destruction that such phenomena generally entail. Often, in both cases, with devastating effects of great magnitude. (source: livescience)

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19/04/2024

Are you about to be fired? Here are the signs to figure it out before it happens

Each of us may go through moments of uncertainty at work, and recognising these signs could be crucial in preparing for change.

We have explored gestures, behaviours and situations that could indicate a threat to your job position, with the aim of providing awareness and inspiration to react positively in such circumstances.

Some of these situations taken individually may not be indicative of such a drastic consequence as dismissal, but taking a moment to carefully observe each situation and reflect on your personal experience is nevertheless a way to prevent unpleasant situations from occurring.

In some of these cases, however, one is not appreciated and one is not to blame for this: if it happens, it is good to look around for a new opportunity.

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