This morning, history was made as SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew completed the first commercial spacewalk. The crew member, tech billionaire Jarek Isaacman, ventured out into space, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration. The spacewalk was a part of SpaceX's mission to push the boundaries of space travel and pave the way for future missions.
The spacesuits used for the spacewalk were specifically designed by SpaceX for this mission. These suits differ from the traditional NASA astronaut suits and are more akin to the suits used during the Gemini program in the 1960s. The crew members had to wear these suits as the entire spacecraft was depressurized for the spacewalk, showcasing the innovative approach taken by SpaceX.
