activeSpaceX / Jared Isaacman
Polaris Program
Three-mission private spaceflight program funded by Jared Isaacman. Polaris Dawn (September 2024) achieved the first commercial EVA and highest Earth orbit since Gemini. Polaris II will test Starlink laser communications. Polaris III aims to be the first crewed Starship orbital flight. Advancing commercial spaceflight capabilities beyond government programs.
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Budget
Privately funded (est. $500M+)
Timeline
2024–2026
Key Milestones
Polaris Dawn — first commercial spacewalk, highest orbit since Gemini (1,400 km)
2024 — Sep
Polaris II — Dragon mission with Starlink laser comm tests
2026
Polaris III — first crewed Starship orbital flight (planned)
2026
Contractors
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Sources
- polarisprogram.com
- spacex.com