SpaceX's newly developed EVA suit, designed specifically for Polaris Dawn, embodies cutting-edge advancements that have redefined how astronauts operate in the vacuum of space. This suit, an evolution of the company's Intravehicular Activity (IVA) suit, introduces a range of novel features and improvements to ensure astronaut safety, flexibility, and performance during spacewalks.
Named after the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, former Ruler of Dubai, the rover lifted off on December 11 from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Flor.