The Decathlon EuroSuit Will Be Tested in 2026
Michael Hemsworth — November 15, 2025 — Tech
The Decathlon EuroSuit has been created by the sporting goods retailer in collaboration with CNES, Spartan Space and MEDES for the European Space Agency. The spacesuit is designed as an intra-vehicular activity (IVA) suit that's engineered for use during launch, re-entry into the atmosphere and during emergencies, if required. The suit maintains an advanced design that's capable of being put on by the astronaut in less than two-minutes without the need for assistance.
The Decathlon EuroSuit is slated to go into the testing phase through 2027 and will be worn by astronaut Sophie Adenot during the 2026 Epsilon mission on the International Space Station. Adenot's feedback will directly inform potential changes for the suit and will thus shape the final design later into the decade.
Image Credit: Decathlon
The Decathlon EuroSuit is slated to go into the testing phase through 2027 and will be worn by astronaut Sophie Adenot during the 2026 Epsilon mission on the International Space Station. Adenot's feedback will directly inform potential changes for the suit and will thus shape the final design later into the decade.
Image Credit: Decathlon
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