China’s lunar spacesuit makes first public appearance in Chongqing; naming campaign launched

China's lunar spacesuit made its first public appearance on Saturday at a forum in Chongqing. The suit features a powerful yet elegant appearance, and embodies the resilience and pioneering spirit of the Chinese people, according to media reports. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in the country's lunar exploration efforts and reflects the advancement of China's spacesuit technology.

The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) also launched a naming campaign for the suit during the opening ceremony of the 3rd Space Suit Technology Forum in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. 

The red decorative bands on the arms and legs emphasize its sleek and powerful design, with the arm bands designed to resemble flowing "Feitian" ribbons - meaning flying deity in traditional Chinese culture - symbolizing grace and elegance, while the leg bands are shaped like the exhaust flames of a rocket, conveying the dynamic energy of space exploration. 

Meanwhile, the suit draws inspiration from traditional Chinese armor, embodying resilience, strength, and dignity, reflecting the courage and pioneering spirit of the Chinese people.

Since 2020, the research and development (R&D) of the lunar spacesuit has focused on protection function in complex environments and enhancing astronaut mobility. The design emphasizes miniaturized components, with high safety standards. The suit's development has achieved numerous technical breakthroughs, establishing a solid foundation for China's first manned lunar mission.

The unveiling of China's lunar spacesuit marks a significant milestone in the country's lunar exploration efforts and reflects the advancement of China's space suit technology. 

Spacesuits are essential for spaceflight, providing life support and operational assistance during launches, re-entry, and extravehicular activities (EVAs). The R&D of spacesuits involves a wide range of scientific disciplines and complex technologies, and only a few countries in the world possess the capability of independently designing and manufacturing spacesuits.

China's spacesuits have successfully supported 35 taikonaut missions. The domestically developed first- and second-generation "Feitian" extravehicular spacesuits have enabled 17 taikonauts to complete 33 spacewalks, contributing to the construction and efficient operation of China Space Station.