SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission, pioneering private crewed spaceflight, schedules splashdown on Sept 15, 2024.

The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, pioneering private crewed spaceflight, is nearing its conclusion with a scheduled splashdown on September 15, 2024. The mission has successfully completed a spacewalk and is set to return the crew to Earth after months in space. This landmark event underscores the increasing role of private companies in space exploration and sets the stage for future initiatives in the industry.