Columbia Sportswear’s Omni-Heat Infinity Supports Historic U.S. Return to the Moon
Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander to be protected from extreme space temperatures with Columbia’s technology
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Rendering of Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lunar lander on the surface of the Moon. Columbia's Omni-Heat Infinity technology will help protect the lander from the harsh temperatures of space. (Photo: Business Wire)
Omni-Heat™ Infinity, a propriety heat-reflective technology developed by
Following a multi-year scientific partnership first announced in 2021, and a shared commitment to innovation and exploration, Columbia is proud to put its Omni-Heat Infinity technology to the ultimate test in new frontiers as a scientific partner.
“As an apparel company developing outdoor products for all seasons and all activities, it’s imperative that we test our technologies in the most extreme conditions and find ways to innovate beyond our customers’ current needs,” said Dr.
Selected by NASA to deliver scientific payloads to the surface of the Moon with its Nova-C lunar lander, Intuitive Machines is hoping to mark the United States’ first return to the lunar surface in 50 years. The liftoff of the IM-1 lunar mission is targeted for a multi-day launch window that opens no earlier than
“Columbia is focused on developing and testing new technologies in challenging environments and our ongoing partnership with Intuitive Machines has the potential to drive even more innovation for our brand. As we look forward, we have an opportunity to set new standards – for ourselves and for the industry,” said
IM-1 will be Intuitive Machine’s first of three scheduled lunar landings as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (“CLPS”) initiative, a key part of NASA’s Artemis lunar exploration efforts. The science and technology payloads sent to the Moon’s surface as part of CLPS will lay the foundation for a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface and the commercial development of the Moon.
“Creating and defining the lunar economy requires innovation beyond the industry norm,” said
To celebrate this historic moment, Columbia is taking over the exterior of Sphere in
For high-resolution images, video, and more information on the partnership between Columbia and Intuitive Machines, please visit: www.columbia.com/moon-media.
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About Intuitive Machines:
Intuitive Machines is a diversified space company focused on space exploration. Intuitive Machines supplies space products and services to support sustained robotic and human exploration to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Intuitive Machines’ products and services are offered through its four business units: Lunar Access Services, Orbital Services, Lunar Data Services, and Space Products and Infrastructure. For more information, please visit intuitivemachines.com.
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