NASA may have just lost one of its two spacesuit providers
NASA's commercial spacesuit program faces setbacks as Collins Aerospace plans to withdraw due to delays and overspending. Uncertainties loom over NASA's future plans, including re-competing contracts or finding new partners.
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NASA's commercial spacesuit program has encountered a setback as Collins Aerospace, one of the chosen private companies, is expected to withdraw from the project due to significant delays and overspending. The spacesuits were intended for use in spacewalks at the International Space Station and on the Moon as part of the Artemis program. NASA's need for modern spacesuits is crucial as their current suits are four decades old. Collins Aerospace's exit from the program has raised concerns about NASA's future plans, with uncertainties about re-competing the contract or bringing in a new partner. Axiom Space, the other company involved, is facing pressure to deliver on its spacesuit contracts amidst challenges in technical progress and supply chain issues. NASA's decision on how to proceed with the commercial spacesuit program remains unclear, with potential implications for private investors and the involvement of companies like SpaceX in the future.
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