See SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission: The daring 5-day spaceflight that's revolutionized the commercial space industry
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission was a spaceflight for the ages. Here's what the historic mission was like from launch to landing.
The Polaris Dawn mission
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the first-ever private spacewalk was conducted. With Starlink, a laser-based communications system, Falcon 9 launched Polaris Dawn at 5:23 a.m. EST. The spacecraft was launched to a low orbit at Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The Polaris Dawn Spaceflight Was More Than Just a Billionaire Joyride
The most ambitious private spaceflight to date was a total success—and it blazed a trail for others to follow.
After a mission of firsts, SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew returns safely to Earth
After accomplishing a number of space industry firsts, including the first-ever private astronaut spacewalk, the Polaris Dawn crew's Dragon spacecraft slashed down at 3:36 a.m. EDT Sunday morning off the coast of Dry Tortugas, Florida. Dry Tortugas is a small island located about 70 miles west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico.
Historic Spacewalk From SpaceX Craft Caps Polaris Dawn Mission
The crew spent five days in orbit on a mission that includes the first spacewalk by astronauts from the commercial sector.
Polaris Dawn’s historic five-day space mission concludes with a successful and safe landing
The Polaris Dawn mission, a milestone in private space exploration, concluded successfully on Sunday with a splashdown off the coast of Dry Tortugas, Florida, at around 1:06 pm IST.
SpaceX's Polaris dawn mission makes splashdown
A landmark journey in private space exploration comes to an end with early splash down of Polaris dragon off the coast of Florida. Watch to know more.
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