"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.
This trip marks a pivotal moment in private space exploration, as Jared Isaacman and his crew achieved the first-ever private spacewalk, reaching altitudes higher than the ISS and Hubble.
The spacewalk lasted less than two hours, considerably shorter than those at the International Space Station, showcasing the evolving capabilities and ambitions of private space missions.
The mission's success was celebrated with a big, green turtle balloon, symbolizing the new splashdown location near the Dry Tortugas, a first for SpaceX operations.
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