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Airbus is trialling two space rover prototypes, Codi and Charlie, in Bedfordshire. Designed for potential missions to Mars and the Moon, these rovers feature advanced navigation systems and robotic arms for sample collection. The tests aim to enhance robotic capabilities for future extraterrestrial exploration.
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China has made significant strides in its space exploration efforts, including the successful landing of its reusable spacecraft and plans for the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) and the Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission. These developments position China as a key player in the global space race.
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Elon Musk's ambitious timeline for Mars colonization faces setbacks due to regulatory delays from the FAA, pushing the next Starship launch to late November. Musk criticized the decision, warning it jeopardizes plans for human missions to Mars. Meanwhile, the Polaris Dawn mission, a private spaceflight, successfully launched on September 10, 2024.
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On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the Polaris Dawn mission will attempt the first-ever private spacewalk. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineers, the mission aims to test new spacesuits and conduct experiments at unprecedented altitudes, pushing the boundaries of commercial spaceflight.
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Billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis are set to conduct a historic spacewalk from the Crew Dragon spacecraft at 5:58 AM ET today. This mission, Polaris Dawn, aims to test new spacesuits and study radiation effects at an altitude of 700 kilometers, nearly double that of the International Space Station.
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On September 15, 2024, SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission successfully concluded with the first private spacewalk by non-government astronauts. The crew, led by Jared Isaacman, reached an altitude of 1,400 km, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration. The mission showcased new spacesuit technology and operational capabilities in low Earth orbit.
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Jared Isaacman and his crew successfully completed the first-ever private spacewalk during SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission. The Crew Dragon capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after five days in orbit, achieving significant milestones in commercial spaceflight and spacesuit technology testing.