This is a link to the SpaceX website where they will broadcast live feeds from the Polaris Dawn mission.
Weather is currently 40% favorable for liftoff, and conditions at the possible splashdown sites for Dragon’s return to Earth remain a watch item. Tuesday launch is the earliest
Targeting no earlier than Tuesday, September 10 for Falcon 9’s launch of the Polaris Dawn mission → https://t.co/WpSw0gzeT0
Weather is currently 40% favorable for liftoff, and conditions at the possible splashdown sites for Dragon’s return to Earth remain a watch item pic.twitter.com/IzFg56VEIL
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 9, 2024
The Polaris Dawn mission will try to do the following:
High-altitude orbit: The mission will aim to reach the highest Earth orbit ever flown by a crewed spacecraft, potentially up to 1,400 kilometers (870 miles) above Earth. It is the first crewed mission to a polar orbit.
First commercial spacewalk: Crew members will attempt the first-ever commercial extravehicular activity (EVA) using SpaceX-designed EVA spacesuits.
Scientific research (numerous experiments related to human health in space) including:
Studying the effects of space radiation on human health
Monitoring for venous gas emboli to study decompression sickness
Research on Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS)
Communications testing: They will be the first crew to test Starlink laser-based communications in space
Duration: The mission is planned to last up to five days in orbit
Crew: Four crew members will participate – Jared Isaacman (Commander), Scott Poteet (Pilot), Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon (Mission Specialists)
Spacecraft: The mission will use the Crew Dragon Resilience spacecraft, which has been modified for the mission’s unique requirements
Launch vehicle: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the mission from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A
Fundraising: The mission aims to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Technology demonstration: Testing and showcasing SpaceX’s new EVA suit capabilities
The Polaris Dawn mission is designed to push the boundaries of commercial spaceflight and conduct valuable scientific research while in orbit.
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