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SpaceX delays launch of Polaris Dawn private spacewalk mission to Aug. 27

SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn mission will wait one more day for launch as the company completes preflight checkouts of the spacecraft.

Space · Aug 22, 2024

How SpaceX modified a Dragon crew capsule for Polaris Dawn's historic private spacewalk

SpaceX made several design changes to its Crew Dragon capsule to accommodate the first private spacewalk on the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission. Here are the key ones.

Space · Aug 22, 2024

SpaceX shows off Dragon capsules for Polaris Dawn, Crew-9 astronaut missions (photos)

SpaceX just gave us a look at the Crew Dragon capsules that will fly on the Polaris Dawn and Crew-9 astronaut missions, which are set to launch on Aug. 27 and Sept. 24, respectively.

Space · Aug 21, 2024

Billionaire's Polaris Dawn crew arrives at SpaceX launch site for 1st-ever private spacewalk flight (photos, video)

The crew of SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn mission has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as their historic mission inches closer to launch.

Space · Aug 19, 2024

Billionaire will be first private citizen to walk in outer space

Shift4 founder will soar higher than anyone since the 1970s.

Fortune · Aug 19, 2024

Doritos new safe-for-outer-space chips set for blast off: Here's how to get your own

Doritos is launching a new limited-edition flavor with an out-of-this-world mission to make space history while supporting an important cause.

Space · Aug 19, 2024

SpaceX Plans First Manned Mission Over Earth's Poles

SpaceX is aiming to break new barriers in polar exploration with the first manned space mission over the Earth's poles -- a private flight commanded by a crypto entrepreneur later this year, the company said Tuesday.

International Business Times · Aug 13, 2024

SpaceX targeting Aug. 26 for historic Polaris Dawn astronaut mission

SpaceX is now targeting Aug. 26 for the launch of Polaris Dawn, a crewed flight to Earth orbit that will feature the first-ever private spacewalk.

Space · Aug 7, 2024

SpaceX's historic Polaris Dawn astronaut mission delayed until mid-August

SpaceX is now eyeing mid- to late August for the launch of the Polaris Dawn astronaut mission, which will feature the first-ever private spacewalk.

Space · Jul 26, 2024

Polaris Dawn crew shows off new SpaceX spacesuits for 1st private spacewalk (photos)

SpaceX's new spacesuits look gorgeous in these photos from the Polaris Dawn crew's recent acceptance testing and training. The mission will include the 1st-ever all-civilian spacewalk.

Space · Jul 19, 2024