SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Completes Historic Mission with First Private Spacewalk

The five-day mission achieved multiple milestones, including the farthest distance from Earth and extensive scientific experiments.

Polaris Dawn's four-member crew returned to Earth after a five-day mission, splashing down off the coast of Florida on September 15, 2024.
The mission featured the first-ever commercial spacewalk, conducted by billionaire Jared Isaacman and engineer Sarah Gillis.
The crew traveled to a record altitude of 870 miles from Earth, the farthest any crewed spacecraft has ventured since the Apollo missions.
Extensive experiments were conducted, including studies on the effects of space radiation and tests of new Starlink space-laser communications.
The mission's success paves the way for future SpaceX endeavors, including potential Mars missions and contributions to NASA's Artemis program.