In a move that marks a significant shift in the space industry, tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman stepped out of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule on Thursday, September 12, 2024, becoming the first civilian to conduct a private spacewalk. This event, part of the Polaris Dawn mission, pushes the boundaries of commercial space activities and tests new technologies for future exploration. Mission Overview and Key Players The Polaris Dawn mission, launched Tuesday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, aims to advance space technology and expand human spaceflight capabilities. The four-person crew consists of: Spacewalk Details and Technical Achievements The spacewalk, lasting about … Continue reading Jared Isaacman’s Historic Spacewalk at 738km: The Highest-Ever Civilian Mission Surpasses the ISS – What Comes Next?