The Polaris Dawn mission featuring the first civilian space walk is now set for Monday following repeated delays due to unfavorable weather and the Federal Aviation Administration grounding of the ...

The Space-X designed pressure suits were not equipped with their own oxygen supply or other life support equipment and relied instead on the 12-foot-long umbilicals to deliver air, power and ...

They are joining billionaire and businessman, Jared Isaacman (who also commanded the first all civilian mission to orbit, Inspiration4) and former Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, Scott "Kidd" Poteet ...

The Polaris Dawn mission featuring the first civilian space walk is now set for Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration lifted the grounding of the SpaceX rocket that will launch it to space.

SpaceX crew members Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon speak to FLORIDA TODAY on their preparations for their upcoming Polaris Dawn mission.

There is no such thing as a risk-free space mission, much less a risk-free spacewalk, but this is a crucial test for Crew Dragon and SpaceX’s new EVA suits, plus the explorers will have nearly ...

Polaris Dawn, a private space mission that aims to complete the first-ever civilian spacewalk, is expected to launch this week. SpaceX said it’s targeting Tuesday August 27 at 3:38AM ET for liftoff.

U-2 flier wearing a pressurized space suit. Courtesy of U.S. Air Force When I flew last summer in a U-2 spy plane to above 70,000 feet, I was required to wear a bulky, claustrophobic suit ...

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The Polaris Dawn mission featuring the first civilian space walk is now set for Monday following repeated delays due to unfavorable weather and the Federal Aviation Administration grounding of the ...