TESTED TOUGHIN SPACE
We didn’t get where we are by dreaming small. Columbia’s technologies successfully helped to protect the IM‑2 Athena lunar lander from the extremes of space in her journey to the Moon.
The lunar landing on March 6, 2025 didn’t go as planned, but if pushing the boundaries of innovation and exploration were easy, everyone would do it. Columbia will continue working with the brightest minds across various industries to develop and test our latest innovations in the harshest of environments, bringing space‑grade technology to Earth to protect you from the elements.
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.
