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SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Cleared for Launch Following FAA Approval

The mission, featuring the first civilian spacewalk, is set to lift off from Kennedy Space Center this Friday.

  • The Polaris Dawn mission aims to reach the highest Earth orbit since the Apollo program.
  • The crew includes four non-professional astronauts, led by billionaire Jared Isaacman.
  • Delays were caused by technical issues and weather conditions affecting the splashdown phase.
  • The FAA temporarily grounded Falcon 9 rockets due to a booster landing mishap.
  • SpaceX's new EVA suits will be tested during the mission's historic spacewalk.
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