Historic Polaris Dawn Mission Launches with Ambitious Goals for Private Astronauts
In a landmark moment for private space exploration, the Polaris Dawn mission has officially launched aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, marking the beginning of a new era in civilian space travel. This ambitious five-day mission, which took off on September 10, 2024, aims to achieve unprecedented milestones, including the first-ever spacewalk conducted by private astronauts. The mission is a part of a broader initiative funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, who has contracted three missions from...