SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission to Pioneer Private Spacewalks
The upcoming mission will see SpaceX employees venture into space, marking a significant milestone with the highest flight since Apollo and the first commercial spacewalk.
- Polaris Dawn, led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, targets an apogee of 1,400 kilometers, pushing human spaceflight boundaries.
- The mission will test a new SpaceX-developed spacesuit designed for extravehicular activities in the harsh conditions of space.
- SpaceX engineers and crew members are set to perform groundbreaking EVA tasks, a first for private astronauts.
- Technological advancements include a new EVA suit with enhanced mobility and protection, and modifications to the Dragon spacecraft for spacewalks.
- The mission aims to expand human capabilities in space and includes conducting up to 40 experiments during its duration.