As the Artemis program approaches its first lunar landing on the Artemis III mission, Axiom Space is testing new lunar spacesuits.
Meanwhile, the existing spacesuits on the International Space Station (ISS) are showing signs of aging. A recent report by the inspector general highlights risks to the Station's extra vehicular activity (EVA) capability due to contractor and suit issues.
The Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), a Shuttle-era spacesuit, is currently used for all EVAs from the US Operating Segment (USOS) and its Quest airlock. As of June 2025, there were four EMUs (numbers 3003, 3009, 3013, and 3015) and spare parts on hand on the Station.
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Author's summary: NASA tests new Artemis spacesuits as ISS suits age.