SpaceX mission set to to attempt first-ever commercial spacewalk
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- Sep 12, 2024
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Thursday 12 September 2024 02:02, UK
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A view of Earth shortly after the Polaris Dawn crew launched into orbit. Pic: SpaceX via AP
Why you can trust Sky News But Dragon is too small and not designed to host spacewalks.
So the entire capsule has been modified - from fittings to computers - to allow it to be depressurised for the two-hour event. Even the two crew members staying on board will have to wear full spacesuits to survive.
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Mr Isaacman and crewmate Sarah Gillis will exit the capsule from an adapted hatch in the nose, using handrails to guide them through the narrow opening.
They'll be attached to life support systems on board by an umbilical hose that provides power, communications and pure oxygen.
Once outside they will perform a series of tasks to test out a new SpaceX spacesuit. Critically it must allow full mobility, while still insulating astronauts from harsh extremes of temperature.
The suit itself is far slimmer than the bulky protective layers worn by NASA astronauts.
Data can also be displayed on the inside of the helmet visor.
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