Rye Miles #13621 Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 It’s live on most channels right now https://www.cnn.com/science/live-news/spacex-polaris-dawn-spacewalk-09-12-24/index.html 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 I think I'm confused. "Civilian." Unless mistaken (possible) most astronauts are NOT in the military these days. I see no real difference if the astronaut is employed by NASA or employed by SpaceX?? Seems, if you're up there, your just another Astronaut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 1 hour ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: I think I'm confused. "Civilian." Unless mistaken (possible) most astronauts are NOT in the military these days. I see no real difference if the astronaut is employed by NASA or employed by SpaceX?? Seems, if you're up there, you’re just another Astronaut. Maybe it’s to distinguish from NASA and Space X which is a private company. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Difference might be that pros have trained and been screened, then selected. It’s their job. Civilians just paid for the privileged. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 https://www.space.com/spacex-new-eva-spacewalking-spacesuit-video 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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