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SpaceX Unveils New EVA Suit for Polaris Dawn's First Commercial Spacewalk

May 4, 2024, 02:05 PM

SpaceX has unveiled a new Extravehicular Activity (EVA) suit, designed for the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission. This marks the first commercial EVA suit developed by SpaceX, which has been in the making for over two years. The suit features advanced materials and joint designs for greater flexibility, a helmet equipped with a glare-reducing visor, and a Heads-Up Display. The Polaris Dawn crew, who have contributed to the development and testing of the suit, expressed excitement about wearing it for their mission.