Published 09/13/2024 8:01:00 a.m.

Why SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn spacewalk was so historic

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By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew is beginning its fifth day in orbit, having marked a few record-setting milestones on a historic journey — including the world’s first commercial spacewalk. Conducting a spacewalk is nothing new. NASA has been carrying out the endeavors in outer space since 1965, when the Gemini program debuted the capability for the United States. Since then, astronauts from all over the world have used …

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KIFI

Why SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn spacewalk was so historic

09/14/2024 8:30:19 a.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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KVIA

Why SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn spacewalk was so historic

09/14/2024 8:30:19 a.m.·Panama City, United States

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Hollywood Life

SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission: Updates On Spacewalk

SpaceX live-streamed the mission on X, marking the completion of the first-ever commercial spacewalk.

09/12/2024 2:43:44 p.m.·Los Angeles, United States

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tempo.co

Private Astronauts on Polaris Dawn Mission Make Successful Spacewalk, New History in Space Flight

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission made a series of new history records in the world of spaceflight.

09/13/2024 3:50:51 p.m.·Indonesia

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The Economic Times

Jared Isaacman, three others take a bold leap into space history with first-ever commercial spacewalk on SpaceX Polaris dawn mission

Jared Isaacman Spacewalk: SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission has made history with a civilian crew conducting the first commercial spacewalk. The team, led by Jared Isaacman, spent about two hours outside their spacecraft, testing new spacesuits and performing experiments. This mission marks a significant milestone for the commercial space industry and future space exploration.

09/13/2024 2:38:38 a.m.

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East Idaho News

Four civilians on daring SpaceX mission complete first commercial spacewalk

Two crew members of the civilian team onboard the historic Polaris Dawn mission embarked on the first commercial spacewalk. Top image: Jared Isaacman outside the capsule. | SpaceX via CNN Newsource (CNN) — A four-person crew of civilians on board SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission unlocked the hatch of their capsule and made history as the first group of nongovernment astronauts to conduct a spacewalk. SpaceX hosted a live webcast of the event — als…

09/12/2024 9:49:44 p.m.

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