Polaris Dawn is the gate-opener mission to the larger Polaris Program, a set of at least three anticipated missions bankrolled by a billionaire. Polaris Dawn crewThe Polaris Dawn crew during pool training. Polaris Dawn crew members do high-performance jet training as a part of the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture Oshkosh in July 2022. Mission: First commercial spacewalkThe Polaris Dawn mission, which will launch no earlier than March 2023, will feature the first-ever commercial spacewalk. (Image credit: Shutterstock)(opens in new tab)Polaris Dawn FAQ's answered by expertsJared Isaacman Commander, Polaris Dawn Jared Isaacman is the billionaire CEO of Shift4 and funded both Inspiration and the Polaris Program.

Source: Washington Post January 30, 2023 23:34 UTC