"We are mission complete," Isaacman radioed as the capsule bobbed in the water, awaiting the recovery team. Within an hour, all four were out of their spacecraft, pumping their fists with joy as they emerged onto the ship's deck.
During Thursday's commercial spacewalk, the Dragon capsule's hatch was open barely a half-hour. Isaacman emerged only up to his waist to briefly test SpaceX's brand new spacesuit followed by Gillis, who was knee high as she flexed her arms and legs for several minutes.
This marked a monumental achievement as the crew reached a peak altitude of 875 miles, the highest any private team has traveled, surpassing the limits set by the International Space Station.
The mission symbolized a significant step in commercial space exploration, allowing private individuals to engage in activities once reserved solely for professional astronauts.
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