With the Polaris Dawn crew embarking on a private mission for the first-ever civilian spacewalk, they will travel farther than humans have since the Apollo program.
The mission, led by Jared Isaacman, aims for a new height of 870 miles from Earth, marking a significant step for civilian space exploration.
Crew member Anna Menon expressed confidence in the new Extravehicular Activity suits, stating, "We absolutely know the suits can pressurize there," after extensive ground testing.
Polaris Dawn will also pioneer testing of Starlink laser-based communications and gather crucial health data on the effects of spaceflight.
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