Art-Craft Optical Sunglasses Worn by NASA Astronauts In Advance of Artemis II Mission
Art-Craft Optical is pleased to share that Art-Craft’s AERO Aviation Technology™ sunglasses have been seen being worn by astronauts Christina Koch and Reid Wiseman in the days leading up to today’s space mission launch.
Leveraging its history as the premier supplier of cockpit-approved sunglasses for U.S. and NATO-aligned militaries, Art-Craft's frames and proprietary lens technology provide superior performance and durability, regardless of your flight path.
Rochester, NY (April 3, 2026) — Developed by Art-Craft Optical, AERO Aviation Technology™ builds on the company’s long-standing heritage designing cockpit-approved eyewear for military and aviation professionals. The collection features lens technology developed specifically for pilots, engineered to deliver clarity, contrast, and visual comfort across changing light conditions.
Designed to improve visibility in high-altitude environments while maintaining definition and color recognition, AERO Aviation lenses are built for demanding visual conditions where precision matters.
Seeing AERO Aviation worn in connection with today’s mission reflects a natural extension of Art-Craft’s performance-driven foundation and reinforces its relevance in real-world use.
Art-Craft’s AERO Aviation sunglasses, including the Flight and Aviator styles, are available through Art-Craft Optical.
For more information, visit www.artcraftoptical.com and www.artcraftsunglasses.com.
About Art-Craft Optical
Founded in Rochester, New York, by Charles J. Eagle in 1918, Art-Craft Optical is the oldest continuously operating eyewear manufacturer in the United States. Built on a heritage of uncompromising quality and a love for the craft, Art-Craft's legendary eyewear and innovative approach to responsible manufacturing have made it a global leader in dress, safety, and military frames. Since World War II, Art-Craft has served as the premier supplier of cockpit-approved sunglasses for every branch of the U.S. and NATO-aligned armed forces, producing more than 3 million frames with a 0% defect rate. Over more than 105 years of operation and three generations of family-run leadership, Art-Craft Optical has become the industry standard for high-quality, American-made eyewear and a barometer of the way we look at the world.