SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission Concludes Historic Spacewalk
SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission Concludes Historic Spacewalk
SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission Concludes Historic Spacewalk
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Billionaire Jared Isaacman and his crew have successfully returned from the historic SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which included the first-ever private spacewalk by non-government astronauts. The Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the coast of Florida at approximately 3:36 a.m. EDT on September 15, after reaching an altitude of 1,400 kilometers—over three times higher than the International Space Station. During their five-day mission, the team conducted over 40 experiments and utilized the Starlink satellite network to communicate with Earth. Isaacman, alongside SpaceX engineers Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon, made a landmark spacewalk, showcasing advanced astronaut suit technology. The mission is seen as a significant advancement for the commercial space industry, with NASA noting its importance for future explorations. Isaacman is set to continue his ambitious Polaris program with additional flights planned.

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