Join us as we explore the historic milestone of SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission, marking the first-ever private spacewalk in human history! In this groundbreaking video, we delve into the details of this extraordinary achievement that demonstrates the potential of private space exploration. Witness the incredible technology and teamwork that made this mission possible, and learn about the astronauts who ventured outside the spacecraft to conduct vital experiments and repairs.
Discover how Polaris Dawn is paving the way for future private space missions and what this means for the future of space travel. From the launch to the breathtaking moments outside the spacecraft, this video captures the excitement and significance of this monumental event. Don't miss the chance to be part of this journey as we celebrate a new era in space exploration!
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Discover how Polaris Dawn is paving the way for future private space missions and what this means for the future of space travel. From the launch to the breathtaking moments outside the spacecraft, this video captures the excitement and significance of this monumental event. Don't miss the chance to be part of this journey as we celebrate a new era in space exploration!
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00:00On Thursday, SpaceX is about to make history with the first ever private spacewalk.
00:06A team of four astronauts, including a billionaire and two SpaceX engineers,
00:11are currently orbiting Earth in the Crew Dragon spacecraft.
00:15This mission not only tests a new kind of spacesuit,
00:19but also stands as one of the riskiest spacewalks ever attempted by Elon Musk's company.
00:25The Polaris Dawn mission launched early Tuesday from Florida,
00:29marking another bold step in pushing the limits of commercial spaceflight.
00:34The four astronauts are orbiting at an altitude of 700 kilometers, or 435 miles, above Earth.
00:42During the spacewalk, the capsule will be completely depressurized,
00:47and the crew will rely solely on SpaceX's sleek new spacesuits for oxygen and life support.
00:53This marks a significant moment in the evolution of private space exploration.
00:59Leading the mission is Jared Isaacman, founder of Shift4,
01:03who funded this journey after his successful Inspiration4 mission in 2021.
01:09Alongside Isaacman are Scott Poteet, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel,
01:15and SpaceX engineers Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon.
01:19The crew underwent 2.5 years of rigorous training,
01:23preparing them for the dangers and challenges of spacewalks.
01:27Although the exact cost of the mission remains undisclosed,
01:30it's estimated to run in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
01:34Polaris Dawn is the furthest any human has traveled since the Apollo missions in 1972.
01:41On Wednesday, the Crew Dragon spacecraft orbited Earth at least six times in an elliptical path,
01:47reaching as far as 1,400 kilometers above the planet.
01:52In preparation for the spacewalk, or extravehicular activity, EVA,
01:57the capsule adjusted its orbit to a peak altitude of 700 kilometers while the cabin pressure was lowered.
02:04Traditionally, only government astronauts with years of training have performed spacewalks.
02:10Since the year 2000, there have been around 270 spacewalks conducted on the International Space Station,
02:17with an additional 16 performed by Chinese astronauts on the Tiangong Space Station.
02:23This mission is not just about breaking records.
02:27It will also conduct a series of scientific studies on how the human body reacts to deep space,
02:33contributing to decades of health research conducted on astronauts aboard the ISS.
02:39Additionally, this spacewalk happens at a time when there are a record 19 astronauts orbiting Earth.
02:46The Russian Soyuz MS-26 mission recently added two cosmonauts and a U.S. astronaut to the ISS,
02:54bringing the total number of people in space to 12.
02:58Meanwhile, three Chinese astronauts are stationed aboard the Tiangong Space Station.
03:04Since 2001, SpaceX's Crew Dragon has been the only U.S. vehicle capable of reliably carrying humans to space and back.
03:13It has completed over a dozen crewed missions, primarily for NASA.
03:18In contrast, Boeing's Starliner, developed under the same program, has struggled to keep pace,
03:24with its test mission in June leaving its crew stranded aboard the ISS, awaiting a return ride with Crew Dragon.
03:32SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission represents a giant leap for commercial space travel,
03:38demonstrating not only the technical prowess of the private sector,
03:42but also its ability to push the boundaries of human exploration.
03:46Stay tuned for more updates as this historic mission unfolds.