Polaris Dawn Space Mission A New Frontier That Could Change Our World, and Our Future.

The Polaris Dawn mission, spearheaded by Space X’s Elon Musk and funded by Shift4 CEO and billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, represents a significant milestone in the realm of private space exploration. Scheduled for a five-day journey, now scheduled to begin on 4th September 2024, of course depending on favourable weather and other relevant conditions, this mission aims to reach altitudes higher than any human has travelled since the Apollo lunar missions, cruising at approximately 700 km above Earth. The Polaris Down Mission’s four-member crew consists of Jared Isaacman himself, two Space X engineers – Sarah Gillis & Anna Menon, and Retired US Air Force Lt. Col Scott. The mission’s objectives include the first-ever commercial spacewalk, testing Space X’s advanced technology, and conducting critical scientific research.
The mission's name, Polaris Dawn, is deeply symbolic. Polaris, commonly known as the North Star, has been a guiding light for explorers throughout history. In naming the mission after this celestial body, the team at Space X and Inspiration4 signals their intent to navigate humanity towards new frontiers, just as ancient mariners once did. This mission isn't merely about reaching new heights—it's about blazing a trail that others can follow.