NONREIMBURSABLE SPACE ACT AGREEMENT BETWEENNonreimbursable Space Act Agreement • November 21st, 2024
This collaboration will allow Nike to expand on its core pursuit of enriching its understanding of shoe comfort and design, along with optimizing the comfort and functionality of ancillary items worn by Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) suit crews. By engaging with NASA on its current xEMU space suit boot, Nike aims to leverage the expertise gained in enhancing the fit and comfort of the xEMU space suit boot to elevate the performance and comfort of its own footwear offerings. NASA, in turn, benefits from insights provided by a renowned shoe brand, facilitating improvements in the comfort and functionality of its existing space suit boot. This partnership positions Nike as a valuable contributor to innovation, gaining unique experience in addressing challenges associated with advanced space suit design. This partnership underscores the mutual dedication to advancing shoe technology through innovative solutions, while concurrently offering Nike a unique and different persp