SpaceX Unveils Innovative Spacesuits for Upcoming Private Spaceflight Mission
SpaceX unveiled its highly anticipated spacesuits designed for spacewalks, set to be utilized on an upcoming private spaceflight mission. The extravehicular activity (EVA) suits feature new joint designs for enhanced mobility, improved thermal management, upgraded helmet with sun visor, and a camera with heads-up display. The suits will be worn by astronauts on the Polaris Dawn mission, part of the Polaris program led by billionaire Jared Isaacman. Rigorous ground testing validated the suits’ functionality and readiness for the mission.
SpaceX’s Dragon Capsule Successfully Departs ISS for Earth
SpaceX’s 30th Dragon cargo capsule has successfully departed from the International Space Station (ISS) and is now on its way back to Earth. The Dragon capsule is expected to make an ocean splashdown off the coast of Florida, carrying over 4,100 pounds of supplies and scientific experiments designed for the microgravity environment of the ISS. This mission, known as CRS-30, marks the 30th cargo delivery mission to the ISS conducted by SpaceX under a Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA.
Polaris Dawn private astronaut mission delayed to at least mid-2024
The Polaris Dawn private astronaut mission, backed by billionaire Jared Isaacman, has been delayed to at least the middle of 2024. The delay is due to the need for additional developmental time to ensure the completion of mission goals and a safe launch and return of Dragon and the crew. One of the key mission goals is to conduct a spacewalk, marking the first from a Crew Dragon spacecraft, requiring the development of an extravehicular activity (EVA) spacesuit and modifications to the Crew Dragon. Billionaire Jared Isaacman acknowledged the challenges, stating that the work was more difficult than expected, contributing to the delays. The Polaris Dawn mission serves as a testing ground for the suit that SpaceX plans to use for future missions, making it a significant milestone for the company.
Experience the Launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Mission
Experience the Launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Mission By Michelle Zajac | JAN 05, 2024 NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 members, (from left) Alexander Grebenkin from Roscosmos; Michael Barratt, Matthew Dominick, and Jeanette Epps, all NASA astronauts, are pictured training inside the…