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Spacewalks are Set To Become the Scuba Diving of Space Tourism

With its planned spacewalk, the SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission is about to expand what's possible for civilian space travelers. The first-ever private extravehicular activity (EVA) is a significant advance in making commercial space travel more immersive, bridging the gap between space agency astronauts and private spacefarers.

By leading the first commercial spacewalk, Polaris Dawn is paving the way for the future of space tours and activities. Consider scuba diving as a terrestrial parallel, where specialized gear is necessary for oxygen and temperature control, allowing participants to safely explore new environments despite inherent risks. This article looks at how spacewalks have evolved and uses similarities with scuba diving to forecast their potential as a space tourism experience.

From a Daring Solo Endeavor to Habitat Assembly

Spacewalks, or EVAs, are not just technical feats but profound sensory experiences. To date, over 240 spacewalks have been performed by professional astrona…