The final painting (above) satisfied Sagan, his years of study evident in the details: The creature’s spindly limbs suit Mars’s low gravity; its glass-like shield blocks ultraviolet radiation.

This shielding technology isn’t just new — it’s been tested and proven. Vollebak’s Shielding Suit uses the same electromagnetic shielding techniques that NASA used for its Mars Rover.

durability and protection against the harsh conditions of space. The upcoming Polaris Dawn mission will test the EVA suit’s capabilities and set the stage for future lunar bases and Martian ...