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The Polaris Dawn mission, a landmark journey in private space exploration, concluded recently.

This mission marked several historic milestones, including the highest altitude ever reached by a crewed spacecraft since 1972 and the first commercial spacewalk.

 

Launched on September 10 aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, Polaris Dawn ascended to an impressive altitude of 870 miles, surpassing previous records and venturing farther from Earth than any humans have travelled on a non-lunar mission.

During their five-day mission, they conducted nearly 40 scientific experiments in microgravity, focusing on human health and safety in space.

As Polaris Dawn returns, the data collected will contribute significantly to our understanding of space travel's impact on the human body, paving the way for future missions, including potential journeys to Mars.

 

 

 

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