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How SpaceX modified a Dragon crew capsule for Polaris Dawn's historic private spacewalk

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The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule for the Polaris Dawn mission sports modifications for the first -ever private spacewalk, which will take place after the scheduled launch on Aug. 27 .

Polaris Dawn's Dragon will soar higher than any crewed spacecraft since the Apollo missions, flying above Earth at an altitude of about 435 miles ( 700 kilometers ) The spacecraft will feature a new communication system using laser links provided by SpaceX's Starlink broadband satellites.

Buzz Aldrin demonstrated their effective use during spacewalks he undertook on Gemini 12 in November 1966 .

"Be very deliberate with your movements. You want to make good use of mobility aids," Isaacman said of what NASA learned.

Elizabeth Howell is a staff writer in the spaceflight channel since 2022 covering diversity, education and gaming.

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