A gold coating will shield astronauts from the harshest rays, which measure lose to infrared levels, while a special treatment to reduce haze optimizes the helmet’s visual clarity. Meanwhile, secondary bubble’s primary function is to block UV radiation.
Finally, a scratch-resistant coating — derived from decades of experience building frames for intense athletic pursuits — will act as a buffer against lunar dust and micrometeorites.
Like Oakley shades, the visor system has also been treated to guard against scratches. On the Moon, that means lunar dust and micrometeorites.Jack Seemer for Gear Patrol
Half a century in the making
According to NASA, Artemis III remains on track to launch in 2027 — more than 52 after the last manned mission to the Moon in 1972.
Although the organization has yet to confirm which astronauts will be part of that journey, details continue to emerge around other gear making the trip.
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