Former astronaut on lunar spacesuits: “I don’t think they’re great right now”
Summary
Former NASA astronaut Kate Rubins says Artemis-era lunar spacesuits are not great yet, citing mobility, center-of-gravity, and durability challenges. The article compares NASA's xEMU and the Axiom suit, notes testing in the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory and upcoming parabolic flights, and includes perspectives from Barratt and Schmitt on improvements and tradeoffs. It provides context on timelines for Artemis III and the potential need for iterative design.