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Polaris Dawn: SpaceX's First Private Spacewalk Mission

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-18T11:25:55.419005+05:30

- SpaceX is gearing up for the Polaris Dawn mission, set to launch on Aug. 26, featuring the first private spacewalk. Commander Jared Isaacman leads the crew of four, including Scott Poteet, Anna Menon, and Sarah Gillis. - The mission will be a free-flying trip, reaching altitudes not visited by humans in over 50 years. - Day three is the highlight with the spacewalk, where Isaacman and Gillis will venture outside the spacecraft. - Polaris Dawn aims to push the boundaries of private spaceflight and inspire future missions. The mission will be livestreamed, offering a glimpse into the future of space exploration. Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/17/first-spacex-spacewalk-polaris-dawn-mission-launch-date-details.html)

SpaceX is gearing up for the Polaris Dawn mission, set to launch on Aug. 26, featuring the first private spacewalk. Commander Jared Isaacman leads the crew of four, including Scott Poteet, Anna Menon, and Sarah Gillis.
The mission will be a free-flying trip, reaching altitudes not visited by humans in over 50 years.
Day three is the highlight with the spacewalk, where Isaacman and Gillis will venture outside the spacecraft.
Polaris Dawn aims to push the boundaries of private spaceflight and inspire future missions. The mission will be livestreamed, offering a glimpse into the future of space exploration.

Source: CNBC