Elon Musk's SpaceX successfully launched the Polaris Dawn mission, marking an ambitious multiday journey aiming for the world's first spacewalk by civilian astronauts.
Jared Isaacman, venture entrepreneur and second-time spaceflier, is leading a four-person civilian crew on Polaris Dawn, pushing boundaries beyond previous manned spaceflights.
The mission is testing the limits of human exploration with its planned spacewalk, set to occur at an altitude of 870 miles, far beyond the ISS.
Spacewalks are among the most perilous activities for astronauts, made even more complex for this civilian mission which carries significant technological and safety challenges.
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