US authorities announced that the SpaceX rocket is set to launch on September 6, 2024, as part of the Polaris Dawn mission, the first privately-organized tourist mission to space. The mission, led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, aims to conduct a five-day journey that includes a historic spacewalk and tests of new technologies.
The Polaris Dawn mission will attempt to reach the highest Earth orbit since the Apollo program and will test laser communications with Starlink. The launch comes amid a growing debate about the implications of space tourism, which offers both scientific opportunities and raises questions about accessibility.
