Inspectors warn Artemis spacesuit delays could push demonstrations to 2031

NASA’s inspector general warns that the agency’s xEVAS, a commercial model for Artemis and ISS spacesuits, faces technical and management risks, with schedule optimism likely unrealistic and potential demonstrations pushed to 2031 if delays persist. Axiom Space continues lunar suit work, Collins Aerospace faced performance issues and was largely descoped, and NASA has increased support. Despite this, agency and industry officials still cite progress toward a 2028 lunar mission and an in‑space suit demonstration next year, though schedule margins remain tight.