Group 1 - NASA is preparing for the "Artemis 2" lunar mission, with successful testing of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, and a key "wet dress rehearsal" possibly scheduled for January 31, with the mission launch planned for February 6 [1] - Axiom Space is developing the next-generation lunar spacesuit, AxEMU, for the "Artemis 3" mission, which aims to land astronauts on the Moon for the first time in over 50 years, with a target launch date as early as 2027 [3] - The AxEMU spacesuit features significant improvements over the Apollo A7L suit, including enhanced mobility, allowing astronauts to perform actions like squatting and picking up rocks, which were difficult in the older suits [3] Group 2 - The new AxEMU spacesuit is approximately 9 kilograms lighter than the Apollo suits, making it easier for astronauts to operate in the Moon's lower gravity [4] - The AxEMU suit supports up to 8 hours of lunar surface activity, exceeding the 4-7 hour duration of the Apollo suits, due to an improved life support system [4] - Axiom Space emphasizes that the development of these next-generation spacesuits is a significant milestone in reinforcing the United States' leadership in space exploration and enhancing understanding of the Moon and beyond [4]