Prada Develops Lunar Mission Cooling Garment with Axiom Space
Prada and Axiom Space have developed a cooling and ventilation garment designed to help astronauts manage body temperature during future lunar missions.
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Luxury fashion house Prada is increasing its engagement in space technology with a specialised inner-layer garment for astronauts on future lunar missions.
The new body-fitting Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) was developed in partnership with aerospace company Axiom Space and is designed to help astronauts regulate body temperature while working in the extreme conditions of the Moon.
The garment incorporates ventilation tubes directly into the fabric to facilitate cooling and thermal management during lunar exploration activities.
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Space Innovation:
The companies say the technology is designed to keep astronauts comfortable and performing at their best by regulating their body temperature in situations where controlling body heat is critical.
“The garment was developed thanks to our technical expertise and our multidisciplinary skills,” said Lorenzo Bertelli, Chief Marketing Officer at Prada
“Through this project, we’re seeing how innovation in space exploration can be improved by know-how from outside the traditional aerospace sectors,” said Axiom Space Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Cirtain.
The latest development is an extension of a current partnership between Prada and Axiom Space. In 2024, the two organisations unveiled a next-generation spacesuit designed to support future NASA lunar missions under the Artemis program.
The partnership is part of a broader trend of consumer and luxury brands taking a bigger role in emerging tech markets such as commercial space exploration.
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Space Partnerships:
Industry observers say aerospace companies are increasingly partnering with firms in the fashion, design and advanced materials fields to develop novel solutions for future missions as private space ventures continue to expand.
The involvement of Prada highlights the growing intersection of fashion, engineering and space technology as brands seek to find new ways to apply their expertise beyond traditional consumer markets.
The project also highlights the growing importance of commercial partnerships in the future of space exploration, where cross-industry collaboration is increasingly the engine of innovation.
