A pair of pioneering pants have been sent into space to support research on women’s health

A pair of pants have been fired up into space in a campaign to raise funds for research into women’s reproductive health and wellbeing.

Whilst Elon Musk may have sent a Tesla up to space, this is the first-time briefs have ever been seen floating in the atmosphere.

Donated by Leolulu and commissioned by content sharing platform NSFW.app, the item will go under the hammer in an online charity auction next week.

Online content creators Leolulu have a history of high profile cause related campaigning, previously featuring in Pornhub’s Dirtiest Porn Ever campaign, directed at cleaning up the world’s beaches.

Leo, who owns the lingerie, said: “Growing up I was shocked to discover how little research there was on women’s health and how recently what I consider to be the most basic improvements were made.

“I often wish for better solutions when it comes to a variety of challenges women face, including menstruation, contraception and giving birth.”

Her partner, Lulu, added: “This why we are raising money for the charity Wellbeing of Women, as its ground-breaking research has already saved and changed many lives for the better, and we want to show our support to a cause that’s close to our hearts”

Image: LeoLulu (Left: Lulu Right: Leo) The couple are famously known for keeping their faces anonymous, only revealing their bodies to subscribers and fans

The pioneering pants took two hours and 27 minutes to reach 107,089ft (32,641m) above the Earth, after being launched into the stratosphere’s temperatures of minus -55C from Sheffield by space experts at Sent Into Space.

Having reached peak altitude, the framed pair of knickers then headed back towards Earth at a staggering 250mph, with its parachute deploying at around 52,493ft to slow the speed and enable a safe landing.

Sent Into Space Director, Dr Chris Rose, said: “We’ve sent a lot of items into space from chicken nuggets to headphones, but this is the first time we’ve launched a pair of pants up there. However, whilst it may seem crazy, the campaign is raising money for a great cause which will support women all over the world.”