Astronauts Set to Make History with SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Space Walk
Monday, 26 August 2024, 14:53
The Pioneering Polaris Dawn Mission
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission is prepared to achieve a monumental milestone this week with the first privately managed space walk. Unlike any previous endeavors, this groundbreaking mission involves a significant challenge as the Crew Dragon capsule lacks an airlock, forcing all four crew members to depend solely on their protective suits.
Meet the Astronauts of Polaris Dawn
- Jared Isaacman: The mission commander and billionaire CEO of Shift4 Payments, Isaacman will venture out with Sarah Gillis on the space walk.
- Sarah Gillis: Serving as a mission specialist, Gillis has extensive experience training astronauts and will be stepping into the role of space walker.
- Scott Poteet: This mission pilot, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, brings over 3,200 flight hours and crucial operational support for the space walk.
- Anna Menon: As a lead space operations engineer at SpaceX, Menon ensures the health and safety of the crew during this historic mission.
The mission is scheduled for lift-off at 3:38 a.m. ET (0738 GMT) on August 27 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, anticipated to last six days.
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