Hey space enthusiasts! 🌌
SpaceX has just taken a giant leap for private space exploration! On Thursday, two astronauts from SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission became the first non-government individuals to perform a spacewalk, floating hundreds of miles above our beautiful planet. 🌍
Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, 41, kicked things off by stepping out of the Crew Dragon spacecraft at around 6:52 a.m. ET (1052 GMT). Following closely was SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis, 30, making history together as they ventured into the vastness of space. Their incredible journey was streamed live, giving us Earth-bound folks a front-row seat to the action! 🎥
But it wasn't all smooth sailing (or should we say, spacewalking?). The team faced a few delays earlier in the day. Just an hour before their scheduled start, SpaceX announced a brief postponement, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. But as they say, patience pays off! ⏳
Once the green light was given, the spacewalk officially began at 6:12 a.m. ET (1012 GMT) with oxygen flowing into their suits—a signal that this groundbreaking mission was a go! 🚀
Isaacman and Gillis took turns exploring outside the capsule, staying near the hatch while their two crewmates observed from inside. This mission isn't just about making headlines; it's a crucial step in testing new spacesuits and paving the way for future commercial space endeavors.
Launched into orbit on Tuesday for a five-day mission, the Polaris Dawn crew is pushing the boundaries of what's possible for private citizens in space. And honestly, it's out-of-this-world awesome! 🌠
Who's excited about the future of space travel? We sure are! 🙌
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SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission crew completes 1st commercial spacewalk
cgtn.com
