"Polaris Dawn Nears Launch Readiness"

The Polaris Program's first mission, Polaris Dawn, funded by Shift4 CEO Jared Issacman, is nearing launch readiness, aiming to achieve milestones such as the first private spacewalk and conducting science experiments in orbit. Partnering with SpaceX, the program has modified its Dragon spacecraft and developed an upgraded spacesuit for spacewalk operations. The mission is set to launch in early summer, with future plans including a servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope and a crewed flight on Starship, aligning with SpaceX's ambitious goals for space exploration.