In anupdateshared on May 4, SpaceX revealed the design of its long-awaited extravehicular activity (EVA) suit.
The first of the programs three missions is scheduled to launch no earlier than this summer.
Reports suggest that SpaceX may have struggled during the design process of the new EVA suits.
SpaceX wants to use its new space suit designs for future missions to the Moon and Mars.Screenshot: SpaceX
Polaris Dawn was originally scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2022, but has suffered numerous delays.
Its quite hard to still be mobile in an inflated suit.
The company may have finally figured it out.
Polaris Dawn astronauts showing off the new spacewalking spacesuits.Photo: Polaris Program
The new suit design also has seals and pressure valves to help ensure it remains pressurized throughout the spacewalk.
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A view of the astronauts inside SpaceX’s Crew Dragon.Photo: Polaris Program
