Published 09/10/2024 10:01:00 a.m.

SpaceX launches billionaire to conduct the first private spacewalk

A daredevil billionaire launched into orbit aiming to perform the first private spacewalk, venturing farther than anyone since NASA's Apollo missions.
The spacewalk, scheduled for Thursday, will involve private citizens but will not go far from the capsule.
Isaacman and SpaceX's Sarah Gillis will test custom suits while ensuring they remain in contact with the capsule.

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BBC News

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission blasts off

The expedition, funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, will attempt the world's first private spacewalk.

09/10/2024 10:48:32 a.m.·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

SpaceX set to launch billionaire’s private crew on breakthrough spacewalk mission

A crew of four private astronauts on Tuesday were in the final stages of preparation for a risky SpaceX mission to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk using the company's new spacesuits

09/10/2024 8:37:21 a.m.·India

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The Independent

Billionaire floats into space on dangerous first private spacewalk

The two hour spacewalk will take place at 5:58am ET (10:58am BST) on Thursday

09/12/2024 9:01:34 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

SpaceX launches billionaire to conduct the first private spacewalk

A daredevil billionaire rocketed back into orbit Tuesday, aiming to perform the first private spacewalk and venture farther than anyone since NASA's Apollo moonshots.

09/10/2024 10:29:23 a.m.·Canada

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CBC News

SpaceX launches crew for first-ever private spacewalk mission

A crew of four private astronauts ascended into space early Tuesday on a risky SpaceX mission to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk using the company's new spacesuits and a redesigned spacecraft.

09/10/2024 10:14:14 a.m.·Canada

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Reuters

SpaceX launches billionaire's private crew on milestone spacewalk mission

Four private astronauts blasted into space early on Tuesday in a modified SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, kicking off the company's five-day Polaris Dawn mission, which aims to test new spacesuit designs and conduct the first private spacewalk.

09/10/2024 10:01:00 a.m.·United Kingdom

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