NASA unveils new generation of spacesuit for humanity's return trip to Moon

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration ) has been unveiled a new generation of spacesuit for humanity's return trip to the Moon. The novel design of the spacesuit comes with specialist features to support astronauts as they conduct scientific experiments on the lunar surface. The prototype is said to be a better fit for female space travellers.

 

NASA said that it hopes to have the updated suit ready for the Artemis III mission to the Moon in 2025. When NASA announced that



humanity would return to the moon after more than five decades, they promised to send the first woman and person of colour to the lunar surface. However, previous plans to send female astronauts to space have been scuppered by the lack of spacesuits in their size.

 

A well-fitting suit is crucial to prevent excessive fatigue and at worst, physical harm. The existing spacesuits worn by US space travellers have not been fully redesigned since 1981.