SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission is set to launch with a crew of four civilians led by billionaire Jared Isaacman from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This mission aims to reach an altitude of 1,400 kilometers, significantly higher than the ISS, marking the furthest humans have traveled since the Apollo missions. The journey will involve passing through the Earth's radiation belts, offering vital opportunities to study radiation exposure, crucial for future missions to Mars. A significant goal is conducting radiation measurements and assessing the biological effects of radiation on the crew, which includes male and female participants, to understand differences in response based on biological sex. This mission will also feature the first private spacewalk at an altitude of 700 kilometers. SpaceX has ensured the safety of the crew through rigorous testing of its Dragon Resilience capsule for radiation resistance.
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:47:24 GMT | The Universe. Space. Tech