SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn crew on historic mission

SpaceX launched its Polaris Dawn rocket into orbit Tuesday morning after several failed attempts. If all goes according to plan this time, the four private civilians on board will take part in a a historic space walk that's set for Thursday. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.

[sangmoon]

This would be a perfect opportunity for Harris to speak for the US presidency congratulating this achievement.

[ChckeNug]

Too many Liberal bots in this comment section.

[Thewhippedhippie]

The Capsule people. Not all can handle the confinement. 👁️

[tbone]

A billionaire going on a space safari. Those Titanic trips must be all booked up!

[beepbeep]

Looking forward to the first members of the 870 mile high club!!!

[DarkPesco]

Should have used this flight to retrieve the stranded astronauts on the station!! But Elon has no soul....

[garydavidson]

Subsidized by your tax $ space force funding

[obinnayoung]

Oh, and they forgot to mention that it was paid by the American Tax Payers Money through subsidies from NASA. And each civilian crew member paid millions of dollars for a seat. So thank you American tax payers but what value are you getting for the flight 😅😅 only making Elon Musk richer 😅😂