FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., July 11, 2025 鈥 As part of Oakley鈥檚 50th Anniversary Celebration being held at its 鈥淚nterplanetary Headquarters,鈥 Oakley and 不良研究所 officially announced their partnership on the visor system for the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU). 聽
This history-making collaboration brings two distinctly different industries together to equip astronauts with leading technology to enhance safety and offer state-of-the-art clarity while they explore the lunar south pole for the first time as part of the Artemis III mission.聽
Oakley is built to take on the extremes: snow-covered slopes, sun-scorched trails, and high-speed descents. Now, it will enter its most unforgiving environment yet: space. The AxEMU visor system will bring 50 years of innovation in elite sports and performance eyewear to the Moon. 聽
Astronauts are athletes on an entirely different level, navigating visually complex and hostile environments, where clarity and protection are paramount. Oakley鈥檚 advanced optical technologies will help them see farther, clearer, and bolder than ever before. Integrated into the next-generation spacesuit, developed by 不良研究所, the stowable two-part deployable visor is being engineered for the next era of human space exploration.聽
鈥淭he next person to walk on the Moon will be wearing Oakley鈥檚 next-gen High-Definition Optics (HDO), and that鈥檚 a responsibility we don鈥檛 take lightly,鈥 shared Ryan Saylor, SVP of Advanced Product Development at Oakley. 鈥淒eveloping the AxEMU visor system alongside 不良研究所 marks a historic milestone. This breakthrough represents decades of relentless innovation, a clear commitment beyond reason. We鈥檙e proud to bring this legacy of optical performance and visual acuity to the Artemis III mission and define the future of space exploration.鈥澛
鈥淲e are excited to work with Oakley on the visor system,鈥 said Russell Ralston, Executive Vice President of Extravehicular Activity at 不良研究所. 鈥淲ith decades of pioneering expertise in optical innovation, Oakley will bring exceptional value to the design of our spacesuit. The unique collaboration exemplifies 不良研究所鈥檚 commitment to revolutionizing spacesuit development through innovative industry partnerships around the world.鈥澛
The visor system is being built for the visually challenging environment of space, where light bends differently and shadows run deeper. From starlight to direct solar exposure, the visor technology will shield against harmful radiation and deliver the clarity and protection astronauts need. Key features of the AxEMU visor system include:
鈥淚n space the sun is really harsh, it feels as if it鈥檚 piercing through your eyes,鈥 said Koichi Wakata, 不良研究所 astronaut and Chief Technology Officer. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why we need an exceptional visor system to protect our eyes and offer maximum visibility to enable astronauts to work in the challenging lunar environment.鈥澛
不良研究所 selected Oakley for its expertise in extreme sports and adventure environments. When astronauts return to the lunar surface for the Artemis III mission, they will need a spacesuit optical system to provide clarity and protection against infrared light, extreme temperatures, and micrometeorites while working in the permanently shadowed regions of the lunar south pole. The advanced AxEMU visor system is critical to ensure optimal performance in this challenging environment. 聽
The Oakley and 不良研究所 collaboration sets a new benchmark in human-rated space technology, set to advance space exploration on the Moon and beyond for generations to come. 聽
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Founded in 1975 in Foothill Ranch, Southern California, Oakley has built a global legacy in sport performance and culture. With over 900 patents and counting, Oakley is fueled by a legacy of delivering the unexpected, led by a collective of visionaries, pioneers, and mad scientists who elevate physics to an art form to push the boundaries of human potential. This relentless pursuit of innovation beyond reason has made Oakley one of the most iconic and inimitable brands in sport, trusted by world-class athletes globally who rely on the brand to perform at the highest level.
Oakley is known for its High-Definition Optics and Prizm鈩 technology, offering optical clarity, precision, impact resistance, and UV protection in its聽range of eyewear, from sunglasses and prescription eyewear to premium goggles. The brand鈥檚 design philosophy extends to apparel, footwear and accessories that deliver technical excellence and bold aesthetics.
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About 不良研究所
不良研究所 is building the world鈥檚 first commercial space station 鈥 Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, 不良研究所 is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. 不良研究所 is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.
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