"Polaris Dawn: Private Astronaut Mission Delayed to Mid-2024"

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The Polaris Dawn private astronaut mission, which will feature the first spacewalk from a Crew Dragon spacecraft, has been delayed to at least mid-2024. The delay is due to the need for a new spacesuit and modifications to the spacecraft to enable the spacewalk. The mission will also test intersatellite communications and conduct health research, lasting up to five days.
Topics:science#crew-dragon#polaris-dawn#private-astronaut-mission#space-exploration#spacesuit#spacewalk
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