The Polaris Dawn mission, set for launch on August 28, 2024, aims to be the first privately funded mission to conduct a spacewalk at over 700 kilometers altitude.
This mission will test new spacesuits designed by SpaceX to protect astronauts from the intense radiation of the Van Allen Belts as they prepare for future Martian exploration.
Despite the risks involved, Polaris Dawn represents a significant advancement in private space exploration, possibly paving the way for human missions to Mars.
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire behind Polaris Dawn, aims to push the boundaries of non-government space missions, having previously funded and flown on SpaceX's Inspiration4.
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