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SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew complete 'stand-up' civilian spacewalk


A groundbreaking civilian spacewalk saw two astronauts partially exit a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule wearing a brand new design of spacesuit. Every previous spacewalk completed before this was performed by government-trained astronauts.

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