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Elon Musk stated that SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission will be a historic milestone. He understands why this mission is so special, from the first commercial spacewalk to advanced tests of laser communications.
The CEO of SpaceX, Elon Musk, didn't mince words when describing the Polaris Dawn mission. He said the journey, set to take off on August 26, will be “epic”. And honestly, he has good reason to believe that. The mission, which will take four non-professional astronauts into Earth's orbit, promises not only to go further than any other SpaceX flight, but also to accomplish unprecedented feats in space.
The Polaris Dawn mission is already attracting attention due to the fact that Elon Musk and SpaceX plan to take the Crew Dragon spacecraft to an altitude of 435 miles (700 kilometers). That's it 185 miles (298 kilometers) higher than the International Space Station (ISS), meaning the crew will orbit much further than any previous Crew Dragon flight. And that’s not the only thing that makes this mission so great.
Elon Musk claims he will have first commercial spacewalk
One of the big stars of the show will be first commercial spacewalk of history. Yes, two of the crew will have the opportunity to leave the ship and carry out this extravehicular activity (EVA), a true milestone for private missions. And who are these brave astronauts? Commander Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4, and Sarah Gillis, chief space operations engineer at SpaceX. Not only will they float in the vacuum of space, they will also will test a brand new spacesuit, developed especially for these activities. The idea behind this test is clear: “Building a base on the Moon and a city on Mars will require thousands of spacesuits”, like herself SpaceX he stated. In other words, what happens during this mission could shape the future of space exploration.
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lieutenant colonel and prominent SpaceX engineer will be on board
also Scott Poteet, a retired US Air Force lieutenant colonel and former colleague of Isaacman, and Anna Menon, another prominent SpaceX engineer, will be on board.. Although three of the four crew members are going to space for the first time, Isaacman already has experience, having participated in the Inspiration4 mission in 2021, which was also entirely civilian.
Another highlight of Polaris Dawn will be the first manned test of Starlink laser communications in space. This is super important for the future of space missions, as these laser-based communications could be key to ensuring advanced systems work on longer trips, like those to the Moon or even Mars.
Human health in space
A mission won't stop there. During the voyage, the crew will conduct various scientific research. The goal? Improve our understanding of human health in space. This data is essential for preparing humanity for long-term space flights, something that will be essential in future missions beyond Earth's orbit.
For those who want to follow all these epic moments up close, the SpaceX or live stream the launch and other important parts of the mission. It will be a unique opportunity to see, Live, history being made, with Elon Musk and his audacious vision of taking humanity off Earth becoming a reality.
With the Polaris Dawn mission, Elon Musk and SpaceX are once again pushing the limits of what is possible in space exploration. From the highest altitude ever reached by Crew Dragon to the first commercial spacewalk, every detail of this mission is being carefully thought out to set the stage for humanity's future in space. If it depends on Elon Musk, what we see on August 26th will be truly epic!
Is Ellon Musk really from this planet? I think that in the future he will be known as Albert Einstein is today.
I swear he's an ET infiltrated here and not with the best intentions. For me he's the antichrist himself.
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I'm reading the book about Elon Musk that shows his persistence in launching a space rocket (he succeeded on the 4th attempt) and also Tesla, electric cars. How can I access SpaceX on August 26th?
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