The launch of the Polaris Dawn mission has faced multiple delays due to adverse weather conditions and technical issues. Initially scheduled for July, the mission is now postponed once again, with SpaceX citing a helium leak and unfavorable weather as the primary reasons. This mission, financed by billionaire Jared Isaacman, marks a significant milestone in private space exploration as it aims to conduct the first commercial spacewalk and reach an altitude of 1,400 kilometers, the highest since the Apollo missions.
Polaris Dawn, managed by SpaceX, is set to be a groundbreaking venture, with plans for astronauts to exit their spacecraft and perform extravehicular activities (EVA) in space. The mission will utilize SpaceX's newly developed space suits and aims to conduct nearly forty experiments, including testing laser communication with Starlink satellites. As the crew prepares for this ambitious journey, they will be closely monitoring weather conditions to ensure a safe launch.
