Columbia Sportswear and Intuitive Machines Expand Scientific Partnership with Upcoming Lunar Mission
Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ: COLM) is expanding its partnership with Intuitive Machines for their second lunar mission, scheduled for late February. The company's Omni-Heat™ Infinity and Omni-Shade™ Sun Deflector technologies will be integrated into the lunar lander Athena to protect it from extreme temperatures in space and on the Moon.
The Omni-Shade Sun Deflector technology will be incorporated into a multilayer insulation blanket covering the lander's top deck, protecting essential batteries and avionics by reflecting solar radiation. The Omni-Heat Infinity technology will insulate the helium tank against temperatures ranging from +250° to -250° Fahrenheit.
This mission, part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, aims to drill into the Moon's south pole surface to search for lunar ice, a first-of-its-kind attempt. The launch window opens no earlier than February 26 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ: COLM) sta ampliando la sua partnership con Intuitive Machines per la loro seconda missione lunare, prevista per la fine di febbraio. Le tecnologie Omni-Heat™ Infinity e Omni-Shade™ Sun Deflector dell'azienda saranno integrate nel modulo lunare Athena per proteggerlo dalle temperature estreme nello spazio e sulla Luna.
La tecnologia Omni-Shade Sun Deflector sarà incorporata in una coperta isolante a più strati che copre il ponte superiore del modulo, proteggendo batterie e avionica essenziali riflettendo la radiazione solare. La tecnologia Omni-Heat Infinity isolerà il serbatoio di elio contro temperature che variano da +250° a -250° Fahrenheit.
Questa missione, parte dell'iniziativa NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services, mira a perforare la superficie del polo sud lunare per cercare ghiaccio lunare, un tentativo senza precedenti. La finestra di lancio si aprirà non prima del 26 febbraio dal Kennedy Space Center della NASA.
Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ: COLM) está ampliando su asociación con Intuitive Machines para su segunda misión lunar, programada para finales de febrero. Las tecnologías Omni-Heat™ Infinity y Omni-Shade™ Sun Deflector de la empresa se integrarán en el módulo lunar Athena para protegerlo de las temperaturas extremas en el espacio y en la Luna.
La tecnología Omni-Shade Sun Deflector se incorporará en una manta de aislamiento multicapa que cubrirá la cubierta superior del módulo, protegiendo las baterías y la aviónica esenciales al reflejar la radiación solar. La tecnología Omni-Heat Infinity aislará el tanque de helio contra temperaturas que van desde +250° hasta -250° Fahrenheit.
Esta misión, parte de la iniciativa de Servicios de Carga Lunar Comercial de la NASA, tiene como objetivo perforar la superficie del polo sur lunar en busca de hielo lunar, un intento sin precedentes. La ventana de lanzamiento se abrirá a más tardar el 26 de febrero desde el Centro Espacial Kennedy de la NASA.
콜롬비아 스포츠웨어 (NASDAQ: COLM)는 2차 달 탐사 임무를 위해 인튜이티브 머신즈와의 파트너십을 확장하고 있으며, 이는 2월 말로 예정되어 있습니다. 회사의 Omni-Heat™ Infinity 및 Omni-Shade™ Sun Deflector 기술는 달 착륙선 아테나에 통합되어 우주와 달에서의 극한 온도로부터 보호할 것입니다.
Omni-Shade Sun Deflector 기술은 착륙선의 상단 덱을 덮는 다층 단열 담요에 통합되어 필수 배터리와 항공 전자 장비를 태양 복사선으로부터 보호합니다. Omni-Heat Infinity 기술은 헬륨 탱크를 +250°에서 -250° 화씨의 온도로부터 단열합니다.
이 임무는 NASA의 상업적 달 화물 서비스 이니셔티브의 일환으로, 달의 남극 표면을 뚫고 달 얼음을 찾는 최초의 시도입니다. 발사 창은 2월 26일 이전에는 열리지 않습니다, NASA의 케네디 우주센터에서입니다.
Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ: COLM) élargit son partenariat avec Intuitive Machines pour leur deuxième mission lunaire, prévue pour la fin février. Les technologies Omni-Heat™ Infinity et Omni-Shade™ Sun Deflector de l'entreprise seront intégrées dans le module lunaire Athena pour le protéger des températures extrêmes dans l'espace et sur la Lune.
La technologie Omni-Shade Sun Deflector sera incorporée dans une couverture d'isolation multicouche recouvrant le pont supérieur du module, protégeant les batteries et l'avionique essentielles en réfléchissant les rayonnements solaires. La technologie Omni-Heat Infinity isolera le réservoir d'hélium contre des températures allant de +250° à -250° Fahrenheit.
Cette mission, qui fait partie de l'initiative NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services, vise à percer la surface du pôle sud lunaire à la recherche de glace lunaire, une première dans ce domaine. La fenêtre de lancement s'ouvrira au plus tôt le 26 février depuis le Kennedy Space Center de la NASA.
Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ: COLM) erweitert seine Partnerschaft mit Intuitive Machines für ihre zweite Mondmission, die für Ende Februar geplant ist. Die Technologien Omni-Heat™ Infinity und Omni-Shade™ Sun Deflector des Unternehmens werden in die Mondlandefähre Athena integriert, um sie vor extremen Temperaturen im Weltraum und auf dem Mond zu schützen.
Die Omni-Shade Sun Deflector-Technologie wird in eine mehrlagige Isolierdecke integriert, die das Oberdeck der Landefähre abdeckt und essentielle Batterien und Avionik schützt, indem sie die Sonnenstrahlung reflektiert. Die Omni-Heat Infinity-Technologie isoliert den Heliumtank gegen Temperaturen von +250° bis -250° Fahrenheit.
Diese Mission, Teil der NASA-Initiative Commercial Lunar Payload Services, zielt darauf ab, die Oberfläche des Südpols des Mondes zu durchbohren, um nach Mond-Eis zu suchen, ein erstmaliger Versuch. Das Startfenster öffnet sich frühestens am 26. Februar vom Kennedy Space Center der NASA.
- Expansion of technological partnership with NASA-affiliated space mission
- Practical demonstration of Columbia's technology capabilities in extreme conditions
- Enhanced brand visibility through space exploration partnership
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Columbia Sportswear's expanded partnership with Intuitive Machines marks a pivotal moment in the company's technological evolution, showcasing the versatility and effectiveness of their proprietary technologies in extreme space conditions. The successful implementation of Omni-Heat Infinity in the previous IM-1 mission and the addition of Omni-Shade Sun Deflector technology for the IM-2 mission demonstrates exceptional R&D capabilities that extend far beyond traditional outdoor apparel.
This partnership carries significant implications for Columbia's market position and future growth potential. First, it provides unprecedented validation of their technology in the most extreme conditions imaginable, ranging from +250° to -250° Fahrenheit. This real-world stress test in space creates a powerful marketing narrative and strengthens Columbia's brand perception as a true innovation leader in thermal management solutions.
The strategic value extends beyond marketing. This space application opens doors to potential new revenue streams in high-value industrial and aerospace markets, where thermal management solutions command premium prices and higher margins than consumer products. The successful deployment of these technologies in space applications could position Columbia as a supplier for:
- Aerospace and defense contractors requiring advanced thermal protection
- Industrial applications in extreme environments
- Specialized equipment requiring sophisticated temperature control
For investors, this partnership represents Columbia's ability to leverage existing IP into new markets while simultaneously strengthening their core consumer business. The cross-pollination of space-tested innovations into consumer products creates a compelling competitive advantage and potential for premium pricing in their traditional market segments.
The timing is particularly strategic, coinciding with increased commercial space activity and NASA's Artemis program. This positions Columbia to capitalize on the growing commercial space sector, estimated to reach hundreds of billions in value over the next decade.
Intuitive Machines will employ two of Columbia’s patented technologies to help protect its lunar lander from extreme temperatures in space
Intuitive Machines’ lunar lander
Following last year’s successful IM-1 mission that incorporated Columbia’s Omni-Heat Infinity insulation technology, Columbia and Intuitive Machines have worked closely together to design and test thermal management materials that fully integrate Columbia’s Omni-Heat Infinity technology, plus an additional technology called Omni-Shade Sun Deflector, into the IM-2 lander,
“During the IM-1 mission, we demonstrated the insulative power and durability of our Omni-Heat Infinity technology to help protect the lander – the same insulation used in our winter jackets and gear. While we celebrated this historic moment, we knew it was just the first step in unlocking the true potential of Columbia’s patented innovations,” said Dr. Haskell Beckham, Vice President of Innovation at Columbia Sportswear. “Through this scientific partnership, we have been able to stretch the boundaries of material and product testing to the furthest frontiers, reinforcing our commitment to delivering some of the most innovative outdoor solutions in the world.”
As it did for the IM-1 mission, Columbia’s award-winning Omni-Heat Infinity technology will again be used, this time to insulate the helium tank on
“We proudly join Intuitive Machines on this second historic lunar mission, furthering their goal to return humans to the Moon, and lending our engineered materials to the cause,” said Joe Boyle, Brand President at Columbia Sportswear. “From our headquarters in
As part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (“CLPS”) initiative, a key part of NASA’s Artemis lunar exploration efforts, Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission is set to demonstrate lunar mobility, resource prospecting, and analysis of volatile substances from subsurface materials. This is a critical step toward uncovering water sources beyond Earth—a key component for establishing sustainable infrastructure both on the lunar surface and in space.
Liftoff of the IM-2 lunar mission is targeted for a multi-day launch window that opens no earlier than February 26 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and the mission will be streamed live on NASA TV and https://www.intuitivemachines.com/im-2.
“Space and Earth are part of an innovation ecosystem where progress in one fuels advancement in the other,” said Steve Altemus, President and CEO of Intuitive Machines. “By continuing our partnership with Columbia Sportswear, we’re proving that commercial innovation can break engineering barriers, supporting new industries on the Moon while driving technological advancements that reshape markets on Earth.”
For high-resolution images, video, and more information on the partnership between Columbia and Intuitive Machines, please visit here. To learn more about Columbia’s scientific partnership with Intuitive Machines, you can also visit www.columbia.com/moon.
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About Intuitive Machines:
Intuitive Machines is a diversified space exploration, infrastructure, and services company focused on fundamentally disrupting lunar access economics. In 2024, Intuitive Machines successfully landed the Company’s Nova-C class lunar lander, Odysseus, on the Moon, returning
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