NASA's Inspector General report reveals ongoing challenges in developing next-generation lunar spacesuits through commercial contracts with Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace. The suits are critical for Artemis moon missions but face development delays and technical hurdles. Their readiness remains uncertain for NASA's ambitious 2028 lunar landing timeline.
Background
NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon, requiring new lunar spacesuits for surface exploration. The agency shifted from internal development to commercial contracts in 2022 to accelerate progress.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Apr 21, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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- 7.0 / 10