The countdown has begun! 🚀 SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew touched down in Florida on Monday, getting ready for their epic launch on August 26. This isn't just any space mission—these space adventurers are set to perform the first-ever privately managed spacewalk! 🌟
Meet the crew: a billionaire entrepreneur, a retired Air Force fighter pilot, and two SpaceX employees. After over two years of intense training, they're pumped to blast off on a six-day journey around Earth. The highlight? Stepping out of the Crew Dragon capsule for a tethered spacewalk, testing out SpaceX's brand-new astronaut suits. 🧑🚀
Leading the mission is Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 and mastermind behind the Polaris program. He's all about pushing the boundaries and taking bold strides toward future space adventures—maybe even paving the way to Mars! 🌌
Set your alarms early! ⏰ The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off at 3:38 a.m. on August 26 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Keep an eye out for the spacewalk on the third day of their mission. Will you be watching? 👀
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SpaceX's Polaris crew set for first private spacewalk next week
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