China unveils moon-landing spacesuit for the first time

Yang Liwei, deputy chief designer of China's manned space program and China's first taikonaut, speaks at the launching ceremony of an activity to solicit the name of China's moon-landing spacesuit in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Sept 28, 2024. According to a video released by the CMSA, the spacesuit is made from protective materials that can effectively shield astronauts from the lunar thermal environment and lunar dust. The spacesuit also features flexible and reliable gloves, a panoramic glare-proof helmet visor, and joints adapted for low-gravity environments. According to Li Meng from the China Astronaut Research and Training Center, the development of the moon-landing spacesuit was started in 2020, aiming to produce lightweight, compact, highly reliable and safe lunar suits.