Hey space enthusiasts! 🌌 Get ready, because SpaceX is about to make history again! 🚀
What's the buzz? SpaceX is gearing up to launch Polaris Dawn, the first-ever commercial spaceflight mission featuring an all-civilian crew planning to perform a spacewalk! 👩🚀👨🚀
When's the lift-off? Mark your calendars for no earlier than July 31! 🗓️ The announcement came straight from the project on Wednesday.
Who's on board? Leading the mission is U.S. billionaire Jared Isaacman, who you might remember from the Inspiration4 mission back in September 2021. This time, he's taking it up a notch with a crew of four civilians aiming for the stars! ✨
Mission highlights:
- The first-ever private spacewalk—yes, civilians stepping out into space! 😱
- Cutting-edge research on human health in space—because healthy astronauts are happy astronauts! 🩺
- Testing Starlink WiFi on the spacecraft—gotta stay connected, even in orbit! 📶
Reaching new heights: Polaris Dawn aims to soar about 700 kilometers above Earth—that's the highest altitude for a crewed flight since the legendary Apollo moon missions! 🌕 Talk about reaching for the stars!
The journey: The crew will be cruising in SpaceX's trusty Crew Dragon capsule, spending around five days orbiting our beautiful planet. 🌍
This mission isn't just about breaking records; it's about pushing the boundaries of what's possible and inspiring a new generation to look up and dream big! 🌠
So, who's excited to see history in the making? 🙌 Keep your eyes on the skies, amigos! 🌟
Reference(s):
SpaceX to launch first commercial spaceflight mission with spacewalk
cgtn.com
