ON APPROACH
The IM-2 Athena lander is preparing to land on the Moon with our Omni-Shade™ Sun Deflector and Omni-Heat™ Infinity techs helping protect it from extreme conditions in space. Tune into the livestream above to watch.
The IM-2 Athena lander is headed to the Moon with our Omni-Shade™ Sun Deflector and Omni-Heat™ Infinity technologies helping to protect it against extreme conditions in space. We’re proud to partner with Intuitive Machines on another historic mission.
Our Omni-Shade™ Sun Deflector and Omni-Heat™ Infinity technologies are headed to the Moon to help protect the IM-2 Athena lander from extreme conditions in space. We’re proud to partner with Intuitive Machines on another historic effort while pushing innovation to bring you the best outdoor gear possible.
Since 1938, we have relentlessly challenged ourselves to bring you the most innovative outdoor gear possible. Now we embark on our greatest mission to date in February 2024 by sending our Omni-Heat™ Infinity technology to the Moon to protect the Intuitive Machines Nova-C lunar lander from extreme temperatures in space.
FROM YOUR GEAR
TO THE MOON
SUN-DEFLECTING POWER
On the Moon, Omni-Shade™ Sun Deflector protects sensitive instruments from intense solar radiation. Here on Earth, it blocks harmful UVA/UVB rays while protecting you from sunburn and long-term skin damage.
THERMAL-REFLECTIVE WARMTH
On the Moon, Omni-Heat™ Infinity insulates the IM-2 helium tanks against punishing temperatures in space. Here on Earth, it reflects your body heat to deliver instant warmth without compromising breathability.
ABOUT
THE MISSION
Columbia’s award-winning technology is going back to the Moon. In 2024, Intuitive Machines sent the IM-1 Odysseus lander to the Moon for the first visit of a U.S. spacecraft in more than 50 years with our Omni-Heat™ Infinity technology aboard. Now the IM-2 Athena lunar lander will continue to push the boundaries of exploration with our Omni-Shade™ Sun Deflector and Omni-Heat™ Infinity techs helping to protect vital systems against extreme conditions in space.
As part of NASA’s Artemis campaign lunar exploration efforts, the IM-2 mission will help to continue laying the foundation for a sustainable human presence on the Moon. More broadly, it is an ambitious scientific quest fueled by a desire to fully understand our solar system and gain knowledge to help progress humanity.
For Columbia, it is an unparalleled opportunity for exploration and discovery, paving the way for advancements in technologies and materials innovations that will enhance our products and ultimately the lives of our customers.
WHY THE MOON
How Omni-Heat Infinity works
WHY THE MOON
How Omni-Heat Infinity works
FROM YOUR JACKET
TO THE MOON
Inspired by a NASA space blanket, our Omni-Heat™ technology has kept outdoor explorers warm for years. Now advanced Omni-Heat™ Infinity thermal-reflective is going to space. But it’s still the same tech we use to keep you comfortable here on Earth.
