Canoo, which bills itself as an advanced mobility company, was awarded the contract to manufacture the three vehicles in April 2022. Many of the design aspects, from the interior and exterior markings to the color of the vehicles to the wheel wells, were chosen by a team that included Blackwell-Thompson and members of NASA's Astronaut Office at Johnson Space Center in Houston. (Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett)Įxternally, the new Artemis vehicles appear to be somewhat of a cross between the livery of the Apollo astronaut transfer van with the sleek outline of the shuttle-era Airstream - only with a more modern look accentuated by their street-view windows and panoramic glass roofs. Jeremy Graeber, Artemis assistant launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director and Tony Aquila, chairman and CEO of Canoo Technologies pose with one of the new Artemis crew transport vehicles at on launch pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building to Complex 39B, where the crew's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft will be poised for liftoff. "I have no doubt everyone who sees these new vehicles will feel the same sense of pride I have for this next endeavor of crewed Artemis missions," said Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, NASA's Artemis launch director, in a statement.Ĭanoo based the new NASA crew transports on its LV, or Lifestyle Vehicle, which the company describes as having a "multi-purpose platform to maximize cabin space, utility and productivity on a compact footprint." The three vehicles can carry four astronauts in their Orion crew survival system pressure suits and support personnel (including a suit technician), as well as have the room for specialized equipment for the trip from Kennedy's Neil A. The new trio of "astrovans" will enter service as soon as late 2024, when the four astronauts assigned to NASA's Artemis 2 mission launch on the first crewed mission to fly around the moon in more than 50 years. The unisex design makes it suitably perfect for both men and women.Attention Artemis astronauts: Your new rides to the launch pad have arrived.Ĭanoo Technologies on Tuesday (July 11) delivered three specially designed, fully electric crew transportation vehicles (CTV) to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Use the convenient closure to fit the baseball cap to your head and ensure maximum comfort and a secure fit at all times. NASA Womens Gifts: Comfortable everyday fit. This makes it even easier to use and also they make the perfect gift for anyone on any occasion! NASA Gifts For Her: Whether you’re a man or woman, our designs are not gender specific.NASA Unique Gifts: Protects the skin from harmful ultraviolet rays,Great for running, hiking, biking, walking, garden work and daily wear, going out to work, attending baseball games and also need such a hat.Also fits for men and teenagers, great idea for mother’s day/ father’s day/birthday/Christmas gift for your family and friends. NASA Gifts For Women: One size fits most, adjustable metal closure provides a flexible fit.Rear opening design fits women's low ponytail comfortably.Cotton hat, with 6 air holes, breathable, comfortably all day. NASA Small Gifts: Vintage,classic and timeless style.
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