The SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronauts made history by completing the first-ever "all-civilian" spacewalk. This remarkable achievement took place during the first commercial spaceflight mission, which carried billionaire Jared Isaacman on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. SpaceX shared an update on September 14, 2024, revealing that the Polaris Dawn crew had a chat with SpaceX teams. Using Starlinkâs advanced space lasers, the astronauts communicated from orbit. This milestone highlights Starlinkâs space-based internet, connecting astronauts to Earth seamlessly. The next day, on September 15, 2024, Starlink further reported that it enabled over 40 minutes of uninterrupted video call between the Polaris Dawn crew and SpaceX teams back on Earth. The smooth communication between space and Earth showcases Starlinkâs technology, opening up new possibilities for space missions and connectivity. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore To Cast Vote in US Presidential Elections 2024 From Space, Says âNASA Makes It Very Easy for Us To Do Thatâ.
Starlink Uninterrupted Video Call Between Astronauts and SpaceX Teams
Starlink enabled a 40+ minute uninterrupted video call between astronauts in orbit with SpaceX teams back on Earth đ°ď¸đđ https://t.co/clCjd6KAQV
â Starlink (@Starlink) September 15, 2024
Polaris Dawn Crew Connects With SpaceX via Starlink
Early this morning via @Starlink space lasers, the Polaris Dawn crew chatted with SpaceX teams over coffee and donuts đŠđ°ď¸ pic.twitter.com/nZ9v0VSyr5
â SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 14, 2024
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