SpaceX Launches Private Charter For EVA, Tech Demos

Polaris Dawn

A webcast broadcasts the beginning of the Polaris Dawn mission after a successful launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Sept. 10.

Credit: SpaceX
CAPE CANAVERAL—Private pilot and entrepreneur Jared Isaacman and three crewmates lifted off onboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule on Sept. 10 for a five-day expedition that includes plans for the first non-government extravehicular activity (EVA). The mission, known as Polaris Dawn, had been on hold...
Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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