Artemis II astronauts ready for take off with new top-of-the-line spacesuits
By Nicole Linsalata
Published on April 1, 2026.
Astronauts aboard the Artemis II are preparing for the first lunar fly-around mission in over half a century with new top-of-the-line spacesuits. The last time humans went to the moon was during the Apollo missions, when the crew wore white, bulky spacesuits that served double duty. This time, NASA has developed new spacesuits for use inside of the Orion capsule, designed to hold four astronauts plus two sets of spacesuits in the capsule. The suits are designed to protect the astronauts during launch and landing, as well as during possible emergency scenarios. They are also designed to sustain them for up to six days in space, allowing them to use basic necessities like food and toiletries. The Orion suits are also intended for use in future Mars transit missions.
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