Elon Musk’s SpaceX achieves historic first private spacewalk

Elon Musk’s SpaceX made history on Thursday morning by successfully completing the world’s first private spacewalk.

Billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis ventured outside the Crew Dragon capsule, becoming the first non-government astronauts to conduct a spacewalk in Earth’s orbit.

The historic spacewalk took place approximately 400 miles above Earth, as part of the Polaris Dawn mission.

Isaacman and Gillis spent about 30 minutes outside the spacecraft, while their crewmates Scott Poteet and Anna Menon monitored the mission from inside.

Polaris Dawn is a groundbreaking venture pushing the boundaries of private space travel. It tested cutting-edge technology, including SpaceX’s newly designed spacesuits and a complex depressurization process for the Crew Dragon cabin.

SpaceX has made significant strides in commercial space exploration, becoming the only private company to routinely send humans into orbit and safely return them.

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The success of Polaris Dawn expands upon these capabilities, demonstrating innovative systems and spacesuit designs under extreme conditions.

During the spacewalk, Isaacman expressed his awe at the view of Earth from space.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson praised the mission’s success, stating that it represents a giant leap forward for the commercial space industry.

The Polaris Dawn crew will continue their mission in orbit, conducting additional tests before returning to Earth.

This mission marks a significant milestone for future private space ventures, paving the way for more ambitious goals beyond Earth’s orbit.

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