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.