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SpaceX's New Space Suits Just Shocked NASA Astronauts!

Not all revolutions in space involve rockets—some start with the suits we wear up there. And SpaceX is quietly changing the way astronauts move outside their spacecraft. They are trying to change how spacewalks work in the future. One of their boldest plans is a jetpack. Yes, a real working jetpack, built into their new suit for spacewalks. NASA tested jetpacks long ago but stopped using them because of safety problems. Now, SpaceX is bringing the idea back in a smarter and safer way. The big question is, why is SpaceX doing this? And how will they make it safe and useful? If you like updates like this? Subscribe for daily space news. On September 12, 2024, during a mission called Polaris Dawn, a crew member became the first private astronaut to do a spacewalk. But this spacewalk was more than just a first for a private company. It was a test for SpaceX’s new space suit, made for working outside the spacecraft. Doing a spacewalk is not easy. When the astronauts opened the hatch, all the air inside the spacecraft was removed to create a vacuum, just like in space. Then the astronaut stepped outside with only the new suit keeping them alive. The suit worked very well. It protected the astronaut from the vacuum and showed that SpaceX had built something strong and reliable. This suit is special because it uses smart materials. These materials are soft when not in use but become stiff when pressurized. That means astronauts can move easily inside the spacecraft but still be protected outside. NASA always wanted this kind of suit, but SpaceX made it work. The suit also has strong seals and valves to make sure it holds pressure well. It works at 5.1 pounds per square inch using pure oxygen. This pressure is safer than NASA’s older suits which worked at 3.5 pounds per square inch. It also lets astronauts move more easily than the heavier Russian suits that use 5.9 pounds per square inch. The helmet has special layers that protect astronauts from sunlight and heat. These include a copper layer and another material used to block solar radiation. Inside the helmet is a screen that shows information like pressure, temperature, and humidity. This helps astronauts stay safe and aware of their surroundings.