SXSW 2025
NASA's Surprising Story of Fabric and Sewing in Space
Description:
Since Apollo, NASA has innovatively used sewing to safeguard astronauts & spacecraft. What’s next for this specialized craft in the Artemis program that will return humanity to the Moon? Astronaut Karen Nyberg will explore the connection between sewing & space. With her, a NASA safety expert & creatives in the space program will discuss spacesuits & the use of materials for protection, transportation & habitation. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this vital yet overlooked aspect of human spaceflight to gain an understanding of how craftmanship and technology converge to shape the future.
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Takeaways
- How fabric & sewing play an important role in protecting humans in space and will be used in unique ways in future space exploration.
- NASA & aerospace companies need people with sewing & design skills to help with exploration missions like Artemis and the Gateway lunar space station.
- The surprising ties that well-known companies like Cirque du Soleil, Prada & Playtex have to the US space program.
Speakers
- Karen Nyberg, Owner, Karen Nyberg Art
- Stacey Menard, Assistant to the Director of Safety and Mission Assurance, NASA Johnson Space Center
- Amy Kleypas, Softgoods Designer and Lab Manager, Jacobs Technologies
- Zach Paugh, xEVAS Softgoods Sewing Technician Lead, KBR
Organizer
Jennifer Mason, Gateway Communications Specialist, NASA
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