# Polaris Dawn

> SpaceX Dragon private space mission

**Wikidata**: [Q110916241](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110916241)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polaris_Dawn)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/polaris-dawn

## Summary

Polaris Dawn is an upcoming private spaceflight mission organized in the United States [1]. The event is part of the Polaris Program, a human spaceflight initiative funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman. Scheduled for launch no earlier than March 2023, Polaris Dawn aims to achieve several milestones in commercial space exploration.The mission will utilize SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket, with a crew of four individuals, including Isaacman as commander. Polaris Dawn plans to reach the highest Earth orbit ever flown by a crewed spacecraft, surpassing the previous record set by NASA’s Gemini 11 in 1966 [1]. The crew will conduct the first commercial extravehicular activity (EVA), or spacewalk, using SpaceX-designed spacesuits.Additionally, Polaris Dawn will focus on scientific research, including studies on human health in space and testing laser-based communication via SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network [1]. The mission is expected to last up to five days, with a trajectory taking it through portions of the Van Allen radiation belt. The event represents a significant step in advancing private spaceflight capabilities.


## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/dragon-v2.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report
3. [Source](https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2024/09/polaris-dawn/)
4. [Source](https://polarisprogram.com/polaris-dawn-successfully-launches-to-earths-orbit-and-begins-five-day-mission/)
5. [Source](https://polarisprogram.com/polaris-dawn-crew-returns-to-earth-achieving-major-objectives-during-their-five-day-mission/)
6. [Source](https://polarisprogram.com/polaris-dawn-crew-tests-new-suit-and-completes-first-commercial-spacewalk/)
7. [Source](https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2024/09/polaris-dawn-splashdown/)
8. [Source](https://polarisprogram.com/dawn/)
9. [Source](https://www.planet4589.org/space/jsr/latest.html)
10. [Source](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/science/spacex-polaris-dawn-launch-spacewalk.html)