Watch SpaceX’s launch of the first commercial mission with spacewalk

Polaris Dawn is an upcoming private space mission organized by SpaceX for Jared Isaacman, the CEO of Shift4. It is the first of three missions that are part of the Polaris program. The mission will be launched by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from Florida and will see the crew aboard the Dragon spacecraft spending as much as five days in orbit around the Earth. From a transportation perspective, the Polaris Dawn mission exemplifies the growing trend of private companies engaging in space travel, expanding commercial opportunities beyond traditional governmental space programs. It showcases the advancements in reusable rocket technology, which significantly reduces costs and increases accessibility for various stakeholders in the aerospace sector. This mission reflects a shift toward a more diversified approach to space exploration, indicating a future where private entities play a critical role in both transportation to and operations in space.