"SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Crew Completes Historic Private Spacewalk and Returns to Earth Safely.
Science and Technology
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission crew, led by billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, has successfully returned to Earth. The mission’s capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida’s Dry Tortugas before dawn. Onboard were Isaacman, two SpaceX engineers, and a former Air Force Thunderbird pilot. The crew achieved a significant milestone by conducting the first private spacewalk while orbiting approximately 460 miles (740 kilometers) above Earth, surpassing the altitude of the International Space Station and Hubble Space Telescope. This historic spacewalk marks a major advancement in private space exploration and commercial space travel.
The success of Polaris Dawn may pave the way for future private space missions and spacewalks, influencing the planning and execution of upcoming commercial space exploration projects.
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