Congratulations on a successful mission. Thoughts from Jared Isaacman:
We are back on Earth and look forward to sharing the results and our experiences with all of you. The scientists and doctors rightfully own all of our time for the next few days, but I did want to share a few thoughts as I reflect on our mission and what we set out to accomplish.… pic.twitter.com/Lr3hj5Tb7U
— Jared Isaacman (@rookisaacman) September 16, 2024
Historically interesting but a total waste to have stayed up to watch it.
I didn’t stay up, it’s just as interesting in YouTube reruns. One thing of note, not noted by anybody else: Polaris Dawn involved a redesign of Dragon Resilience’s forward hatch. Used to swing on a hinge, now comes down and off to the side on a yoke. Much better design, and probably a good idea for Starliner, when and if, if and when, if ever. By 2030, SpaceX will have a moon suit and a Dragon spacecraft capable of reaching Gateway. All of which ignores what might happen with Starship, assuming the fish get out of the way…