SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Launch: What to Know and How to Watch
Published On Sep 10, 2024, 12:01 AM
The Polaris Dawn mission successfully launched on September 10, 2024, sending four nonprofessional astronauts into space. This mission, led by billionaire Jared Isaacman in collaboration with SpaceX, will include the first spacewalk by nonprofessional astronauts and reach farther from Earth than any human has since the Apollo moon landings. The crew will remain in orbit for five days, and the mission faced some delays due to technical issues and weather conditions.
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SpaceX is now demonstrating its capability to facilitate private space travel, which could lead to increased demand for commercial space activities and potential new revenue streams. This mission's success may pave the way for future private ventures and tourism in space, making investments in SpaceX or related private equity funds potentially lucrative.
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