SpaceX launches 'Polaris Dawn' mission with all-civilian crew | DW News

Four civilian astronauts have embarked on a daring space mission. Earlier today, Elon Musk's company SpaceX launched its 'Polaris Dawn' mission from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The four-strong crew is travelling further into outer space than humans have ventured since the Apollo moon landings half a century ago. The crew includes a billionaire tech entrepreneur, who's part-funding the mission. They're due to perform the first-ever spacewalk conducted by private citizens.


00:00 SpaceX launches 'Polaris Dawn' mission
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[danielwhyatt]

This’s going to truly be a brilliant step forward. Soo glad they’ve fiiinally been able to launch. Can’t wait to see the spacewalk in two days if all goes well. History again is being made.

[will._.x_.]

Mankind needs this, explore and imagine. Think about what mankind is accomplished we deserve this and what the world also really needs is less Islam and more enlightenment and science.

[basbekjenl]

It is really cool, they just fly high taking a risk so we can learn more about the risk.

[shou]

The more SpaceX does this, the cheaper the flights will get. Especially with starship.

[weaselmike]

there is a chance that i will do a space walk in my life time, looking at the pace things evolve in space exploration tech

[dimagroza]

Where is the SpaceX space station and jump point?

[jussme]

Ah yes, we need to stop driving our cars so the rich can launch into space.

[RussTillling]

Yes but what are they going to do on the space walk!!!

[JeffBilkins]

If you heard about emission from yachts and private jets now think about the energy use for this space trip.

[theshadedshadow]

When it comes to space exploration humanity is no further than they were in April 12, 1961. Keep up the false hope though.

[EarthCreature.]

*We have to stop giving SpaceX tax money*

[guilhermereis]

Let the rich kids play with their toys... Money moves around.. Most expensive UBER ride ever!

[Syberaction]

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