SpaceX Launches Polaris Dawn Mission with Private Spacewalk
SpaceX Launches Polaris Dawn Mission with Private Spacewalk
SpaceX Launches Polaris Dawn Mission with Private Spacewalk
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SpaceX is set to launch its Polaris Dawn mission on August 27, 2024, aiming to achieve multiple milestones, including the first private spacewalk. The mission will be led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, who previously commanded the Inspiration4 mission. Polaris Dawn will take a four-person crew, including SpaceX engineers and a former Air Force pilot, to an unprecedented altitude of 1,400 km, the highest since the Apollo missions, where they will conduct experiments and test new EVA suits in a harsh radiation environment. The Crew Dragon capsule used for this mission lacks a traditional airlock, requiring the crew to rely solely on their suits during the spacewalk. This initiative marks a significant advancement in private space exploration and the testing of technologies crucial for future missions. The mission's success could pave the way for more ambitious private space endeavors.

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