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SpaceX unveils new EVA suit for private spaceflight mission

Space.com — May 6, 2024, 08:00 PM UTC

Summary: SpaceX's upcoming Polaris Dawn mission will feature the first private astronaut extravehicular activity (EVA) tasks. The new EVA spacesuit, unveiled recently, includes material enhancements and a heads-up display in the helmet. The mission, funded by Jared Isaacman, aims to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and push the boundaries of human spaceflight. Polaris Dawn will last five days, with up to 40 experiments planned.

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