Contacted the program about their stated NET March 1 2023 launch date, and it seems the emphasis should be on “no earlier than” as they cited:- “development driven schedule risk”- conflicts with ISS missions- conflicts with Falcon Heavy launchesNext decision point in Nov.
twitter.com/wehavemeco/status/1584884065433419780Quote🎙️ Today on the podcast: a conversation with @rookisaacman about the why and how behind the @PolarisProgram, the bigger picture of what they’re trying to accomplish, how they collaborate with @SpaceX, and I even pester him about flying to polar orbit.https://twitter.com/rookisaacman/status/1584900661988032512QuoteThanks for having me - I enjoyed the conversation. I am looking forward to your interview with @Gillis_SarahE @annawmenon and @KiddPoteet.https://mainenginecutoff.com/podcast/233QuoteJared Isaacman of the Polaris Program joins me to talk about how the program began, how it’s envisioned, how they choose what to take on and solve, how they interact with SpaceX, and why he’s chosen to contribute to spaceflight in this way.
🎙️ Today on the podcast: a conversation with @rookisaacman about the why and how behind the @PolarisProgram, the bigger picture of what they’re trying to accomplish, how they collaborate with @SpaceX, and I even pester him about flying to polar orbit.
Thanks for having me - I enjoyed the conversation. I am looking forward to your interview with @Gillis_SarahE @annawmenon and @KiddPoteet.
Jared Isaacman of the Polaris Program joins me to talk about how the program began, how it’s envisioned, how they choose what to take on and solve, how they interact with SpaceX, and why he’s chosen to contribute to spaceflight in this way.
Curious about the science and research we will be performing on Polaris Dawn? Find out more now! Although my ultrasound skills are still being perfected 😬, I am very excited to see what insights these studies may reveal to benefit both human spaceflight and life on earth!
🎙️ Today’s show is the second part of our @PolarisProgram series. This time, a conversation with @KiddPoteet, @annawmenon, and @Gillis_SarahE about Polaris Dawn, the operations of the mission, their training, Anna and Sarah’s roles at @SpaceX, and more:
T+234: Scott “Kidd” Poteet, Sarah Gillis, and Anna Menon of Polaris DawnOCTOBER 28, 2022The crew of Polaris Dawn—Scott “Kidd” Poteet, Sarah Gillis, and Anna Menon—join me to talk about the mission and its operations, their preparation and training so far, how their roles on past missions play into their role on this one, what they are learning and bringing back to their day-to-day roles, and what they’re excited about as they get ready to fly next year.
Last night, @CUEngineering had the privilege of hosting the @PolarisProgram Space Crew! 🚀👩🚀We are incredibly grateful to Jared Isaacman, Scott Poteet, Anna Menon, and Sarah Gillis for sharing their experience with our students, faculty, and alumni.Check out the photos 📸
What a week.. $FOUR Earnings release @NYSE , Shift4 investor events, @skytabpos sales team meetings, sharing stage w/Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise, visiting @CUEngineering, Polaris Dawn sims, fit check in EVA suit & watching Artemis I launch w/the crew. Busy, but good🌍🚀
Busy week..- Shift4 getting organized for 2023. Lots of @skytabpos to get installed!- More time in EVA suits & training.. loved seeing my crew in suits- Reunited with🐉Resilience- Good progress on future🔭So lucky to work w/ amazing team at SpaceX, Polaris, St. Jude & Shift4
The Polaris Dawn crew will capture some amazing imagery of Earth during their time on orbit. I can’t wait to see the photos they bring back home!
A view through the lens of our space training! This week we did photography training. I still have lots to learn, but I am thankful for the chance to soak up wisdom from the experts around us. I can hardly wait to put what they’re teaching us into practice at 1400km above Earth!
In preparation for the Polaris Dawn mission’s planned spacewalk, the crew participated in a decompression sickness risk characterization study in the 20 Foot Chamber at NASA’s Johnson Space Center → https://polarisprogram.com/polaris-dawn-crew-participates-in-a-decompression-sickness-study-at-nasas-johnson-space-center/
JANUARY 3, 2023Polaris Dawn crew participates in a decompression sickness study at NASA’s Johnson Space CenterThe Polaris Dawn crew participated in a decompression sickness (DCS) study to characterize the risk of the planned Polaris Dawn decompression profile in the 20 Foot Chamber at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, December 18-20. The facility originally served as a platform for similar atmospheric modulation tests in the early 1970s ahead of NASA’s missions to Skylab, the United States’ first space station. The risk of decompression sickness is lowered when the amount of nitrogen is reduced in one’s body. Current extravehicular activity (EVA) decompression models – such as those used on the International Space Station – achieve this during a long-duration 100% oxygen prebreathe exercise in an airlock. The Dragon spacecraft, however, does not have an airlock, requiring the entire vehicle (including crewmembers) to decompress down to vacuum with a limited prebreathe. In anticipation of the mission’s EVA attempt, this study characterized DCS risk for Polaris Dawn and will help SpaceX develop a new decompression model for EVAs from Dragon.Decompression sickness is more commonly known as “the bends” and is typically associated with scuba diving. When a rapid drop in air pressure occurs, nitrogen gas bubbles can form in the body and cause pain in the joints, damage skin, or create feelings of numbness, tingling in muscles, or physical fatigue. With potential DCS symptoms being vague and individual susceptibility varying significantly, it was important that the crew got experience monitoring and reporting DCS symptoms, in addition to understanding the likelihood for DCS to occur during the actual EVA.The crew lived in the chamber for just under two days, simulating the mission’s expected pressure and oxygen profiles to determine how likely it is for DCS symptoms to occur – if at all. Throughout the test, a team of medical professionals monitored the crew for symptoms, ready to intervene and provide immediate medical treatment if necessary.In addition to characterizing DCS risk, the event allowed for the crew and teams to practice monitoring for and reporting EVA-related medical information over communication loops ahead of the mission’s actual spacewalk.The images in this photo essay, taken by members of the Polaris Dawn crew and Polaris team, showcase the preparations for the two-day event as well as life in the chamber during the study.
New photo essay with some of my photos, as well as photos taken by the Polaris Dawn crew, during a recent training event.polarisprogram.com/polaris-dawn-c…Inspired by images of the space program from the 1960s-70s, I edited these modern digital images to mimic the feel of vintage film.
I feel fortunate to have been able to participate in this exploration atmosphere study. We were supported by an incredible NASA & SpaceX team. Nothing like spending holiday vacation in an altitude chamber designed for the Skylab program with such a great crew of friends 🚀
https://twitter.com/polarisprogram/status/1610391454471389193QuoteIn preparation for the Polaris Dawn mission’s planned spacewalk, the crew participated in a decompression sickness risk characterization study in the 20 Foot Chamber at NASA’s Johnson Space Center → https://polarisprogram.com/polaris-dawn-crew-participates-in-a-decompression-sickness-study-at-nasas-johnson-space-center/QuoteJANUARY 3, 2023Polaris Dawn crew participates in a decompression sickness study at NASA’s Johnson Space CenterThe Polaris Dawn crew participated in a decompression sickness (DCS) study to characterize the risk of the planned Polaris Dawn decompression profile in the 20 Foot Chamber at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, December 18-20. The facility originally served as a platform for similar atmospheric modulation tests in the early 1970s ahead of NASA’s missions to Skylab, the United States’ first space station. The risk of decompression sickness is lowered when the amount of nitrogen is reduced in one’s body. Current extravehicular activity (EVA) decompression models – such as those used on the International Space Station – achieve this during a long-duration 100% oxygen prebreathe exercise in an airlock. The Dragon spacecraft, however, does not have an airlock, requiring the entire vehicle (including crewmembers) to decompress down to vacuum with a limited prebreathe. In anticipation of the mission’s EVA attempt, this study characterized DCS risk for Polaris Dawn and will help SpaceX develop a new decompression model for EVAs from Dragon.Decompression sickness is more commonly known as “the bends” and is typically associated with scuba diving. When a rapid drop in air pressure occurs, nitrogen gas bubbles can form in the body and cause pain in the joints, damage skin, or create feelings of numbness, tingling in muscles, or physical fatigue. With potential DCS symptoms being vague and individual susceptibility varying significantly, it was important that the crew got experience monitoring and reporting DCS symptoms, in addition to understanding the likelihood for DCS to occur during the actual EVA.The crew lived in the chamber for just under two days, simulating the mission’s expected pressure and oxygen profiles to determine how likely it is for DCS symptoms to occur – if at all. Throughout the test, a team of medical professionals monitored the crew for symptoms, ready to intervene and provide immediate medical treatment if necessary.In addition to characterizing DCS risk, the event allowed for the crew and teams to practice monitoring for and reporting EVA-related medical information over communication loops ahead of the mission’s actual spacewalk.The images in this photo essay, taken by members of the Polaris Dawn crew and Polaris team, showcase the preparations for the two-day event as well as life in the chamber during the study.
Looking into 2023 as … the year Polaris Dawn goes to space!2022 was a year I will never forget, but I am so excited to experience what 2023 has in store. Ad astra!
