Polaris Dawn

Polaris Dawn

Polaris Dawn is an ambitious private spaceflight mission set to launch in August 2024 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket. This mission aims to push the boundaries of human spaceflight with several groundbreaking objectives:

• First private spacewalk: The crew will attempt the first-ever commercial spacewalk.
• High Earth orbit: The mission will reach a higher Earth orbit than any previous Dragon mission.
• Starlink laser communications testing: The crew will test Starlink laser-based communications, a crucial technology for future space missions.
• Scientific research: The mission will conduct various scientific experiments to study the effects of spaceflight on the human body.

The crew, led by Jared Isaacman, is composed entirely of private citizens. While the exact launch date and time are still to be determined, this mission is highly anticipated for its potential to advance human space exploration.