SpaceX is preparing to launch its next private mission towards the end of the month, and it will feature the first attempt by astronauts to step into space. The Polaris Dawn mission, the first of three flights that billionaire and Shift4 founder Jared Isaacman has purchased from SpaceX in 2022 for its human spaceflight effort… Read More »
When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn commission. EVA spacesuit acceptance testing. | Source: Polaris Program / John Kraus The first private spacewalk in history will bring serious style to space. SpaceX’s privately funded crewed mission, Polaris Dawn, is on track for a launch this summer. The… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. A marvel of the “Dune” sci-fi film series is the survival suits worn by the desert-dwelling Fremen — “pillar suits” that convert all bodily fluids into drinkable water. Now, such technology appears on the horizon,… Read More »
A shadowy figure in a spacesuit touches his glove to the helmet’s visor. SpaceX’s next private astronaut launch is scheduled for this summer, and a key component vital to its success has finally been revealed. The Polaris Dawn mission is set to include the first extravehicular activity (EVA) missions to be performed by private astronauts;… Read More »