SpaceX postpones the launch of private Polaris mission once again

Published: Aug 28, 2024 Duration: 00:01:27 Category: News & Politics

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SpaceX delayed the launch of its Polaris Dawn Mission which aimed to carry four private citizens to space due to poor weather of the Florida coast the launch was initially set for early wednessday but was postponed because of concerns about weather conditions that could affect the spacecrafts splash down in an emergency or at the end of the 5-day Journey billion Jared isaacman along with retired Air Force liutenant Colonel Scott kid fed and SpaceX Engineers Sara Gilles and Anna Manan were expected to be part of the first all civilian Space Walk during this Mission Isaac man explained that since the capsule would not Dock at the International Space Station the team needed to be absolutely sure of re-entry weather before launching although a backup launch window was available for Thursday SpaceX decided to stand down from both attempts due to the forecast the company has not yet announced a new launch date but will continue monitoring the weather earlier a launch atted on twist was also scrubed because of a helium leag at the Launchpad the Polaris Dawn mission is planned to reach the highest orbital altitude since the last Apple moon mission in 1972 testing new space suits and Technologies for future long duration missions

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