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NASA's Artemis program is shifting toward a commercial model for lunar surface access, relying on private industry for human landing systems while prioritizing inclusive spacesuit design for diverse astronaut body types. Jaclyn Kagey's leadership emphasizes defining lunar surface activities through close collaboration with scientists and industry partners to set new standards for exploration. This approach underscores a strategic pivot where private sector innovation directly enables critical capabilities for future Moon missions.
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Source coveringQuantum Zeitgeist
NASA’s Kagey Guides Spacewalks in Simulated Microgravity
Quantum Zeitgeist4 min read
Jaclyn Kagey, Artemis EVA lead, prepares astronauts for lunar spacewalks, utilizing the simulated microgravity of NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.
Jaclyn Kagey has spent over 25 years at NASA and now leads the Artemis extravehicular activity program, shaping humanity’s return to the Moon. Kagey plays a central role in preparing astronauts to safely explore the Moon’s South Pole, a region never before visited by humans, and will define how they work on the lunar surface after arriving via a commercial lander. “My mission is to shape this historic endeavor by working closely with scientists…
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