Exciting news for space enthusiasts! SpaceX is gearing up to launch Polaris Dawn, the first commercial spaceflight mission featuring an all-civilian spacewalk, no earlier than July 31. 🛰️
Funded by U.S. billionaire Jared Isaacman, Polaris Dawn marks the second all-civilian mission following the Inspiration4 launch in September 2021. This mission plans to conduct the first-ever private spacewalk, research on human health in space, and test Starlink WiFi onboard the spacecraft.
Polaris Dawn aims to reach an impressive orbit about 700 kilometers above Earth — the highest-altitude crewed flight since the Apollo moon missions. 🌕🛰️
The mission will utilize the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule to carry four team members, including Isaacman, who will spend around five days orbiting our planet. Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking journey!
