Polaris Dawn Astronauts in SpaceX Dragon Reach Record Orbit Above Earth

Published On Sep 10, 2024, 9:47 PM

The Polaris Dawn mission, led by billionaire Jared Isaacman and conducted in collaboration with SpaceX, launched successfully and reached new altitudes not seen since the Apollo missions. This mission marks the first of three planned missions aimed at advancing space technology, which is ultimately intended to facilitate human travel to Mars. The success of this mission also included significant achievements for its crew, including milestones for women in space.

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