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SpaceX launches billionaire for first private spacewalk

Deutsche Welle Tuesday, 10 September 2024 ()
The Polaris Dawn mission has been launched, a multiday journey that will attempt history's first civilian spacewalk. Spacewalks are considered one of the most dangerous parts of an astronaut's job.
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News video: SpaceX launches all-civilian crew for first private spacewalk

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SpaceX has launched its daring Polaris Dawn mission, carrying a four-member civilian crew, who will take part in the first spacewalk by non-professional astronauts. The crew underwent more than two years of training and are equipped with newly-developed, hi-tech SpaceX suits.

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