SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Set for Historic Private Spacewalk

Launch now scheduled for August 27, aiming for the highest crewed orbit since Apollo and featuring new spacewalk suits and Starlink communication system.

SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule modified for the first-ever private spacewalk.
Mission delayed by one day to complete preflight checkouts; new launch date is August 27.
Polaris Dawn will reach an altitude of 435 miles, the highest since the Apollo missions.
New spacewalk suits include advanced thermal management and radiation protection.
Laser communication system using Starlink satellites will be tested during the mission.