北极星黎明号（The Polaris Dawn）计划进行首次私人性质的太空行走，届时宇航员将身着SpaceX的下一代舱外活动 (EVA) 太空服。其原定的发射推迟，正在等待择机发射。宇航员Jared Isaacman( @rookisaacman )在X发文进行解释说明，字里行间颇有感情色彩：
- The primary factor driving the launch timing for Polaris Dawn is the splashdown weather within Dragon’s limits. Unlike an ISS mission, we don’t have the option to delay long on orbit, so we must ensure the forecast is as favorable as possible before we launch.
- We sincerely apologize to those who have traveled to see our launch and have faced delays. Many of our guests were able to witness 1062’s final Starlink mission. While it’s unfortunate she didn’t stick the last landing, the cause is well understood, and she successfully completed her mission. 1062 had an incredible career, flying many notable missions, including Inspiration4 and AX-1. It’s remarkable to think about the life this amazing rocket led from the day she first rolled off the assembly line.
- When we are ready to launch, we will be working within the same window as previously briefed.
- The crew remains in quarantine, staying productive, keeping fit, and ready to launch within approximately 30 hours of receiving a favorable forecast.
—- 影响北极星黎明号发射时间的主要因素是龙飞船着陆时的天气状况。与国际空间站任务不同，我们无法在轨道上长时间延迟，因此我们必须确保在发射前天气预报尽可能有利。
- 我们向那些前来观看我们发射并遭遇延误的人们表示诚挚的歉意。我们的许多客人都见证了 1062 号的最后一次星链任务。虽然她未能完成最后一次着陆令人遗憾，但原因很容易理解，她成功完成了任务。1062 号有着令人难以置信的职业生涯，执行过许多著名的任务，包括 Inspiration4 和 AX-1。想想这枚神奇的火箭从她第一次下线那天起就过着怎样的生活，真是令人惊叹。
- 当我们准备启动时，我们将在之前简报的同一时间范围内开展工作。
- 机组人员仍处于隔离状态，保持高效工作和健康状态，并准备在收到有利预报后约 30 小时内出发。
Space exploration demands patience, resilience, and teamwork. We are deeply grateful for the dedication of everyone involved and for the support of those who believe in our mission. Together, we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and continuing humanity’s journey to the stars.
太空探索需要耐心、韧性和团队合作。我们非常感谢所有参与者的奉献精神，也感谢那些相信我们使命的人的支持。我们齐心协力，不断突破极限，继续人类的星际之旅。
This is an historic mission:
- Furthest distance that astronauts will travel from Earth in over half a century!
- First spacewalk by private individuals!
Everything possible must be done to ensure astronaut safety.
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这是一个历史性的使命：
- 这是半个多世纪以来宇航员从地球出发飞行的最远距离！
- 私人首次太空行走！
必须尽一切可能确保宇航员的安全。
北极星黎明号（The Polaris Dawn）的发射推迟，也极有可能与刚发生的猎鹰9号(Falcon 9)助推器回收着陆失败有关。据说FAA暂时禁止SpaceX发射其主力火箭。FAA将进行调查，确定与异常情况有关的任何系统、流程或程序是否会影响公共安全。
FAA所发声明简明扼要：
The FAA is aware an anomaly occurred during the SpaceX Starlink Group 8-6 mission that launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Aug. 28.
The incident involved the failure of the Falcon 9 booster rocket while landing on a droneship at sea. No public injuries or public property damage have been reported. The FAA is requiring an investigation.
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美国联邦航空管理局（FAA）已知晓，在2024年8月28日从佛罗里达州卡纳维拉尔角太空军基地发射的SpaceX星链8-6组任务期间发生了异常情况。
此次事件涉及猎鹰9号助推火箭在海上无人船上着陆时发生的失败。目前尚未报告有公众受伤或公共财产损失。FAA要求对此事件进行调查。
