The growing trend of space travel…if you want, know how much it costs and how the training is done?

Two ordinary people. One is a billionaire, the other is an engineer. On September 12, 2024, the two performed a spacewalk via SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission. The Dragon emerged from the capsule at an altitude of 737 kilometers. Saying hello to Earth. Both of their names are Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis.

Jared Isaacman is the founder of electronic payment company Four.in. And Sarah is an engineer at SpaceX. Jared paid for the entire mission himself. Completed the journey. Performed a spacewalk in space. There is still a lot of work to do when we get home, but from where I am, the Earth looks like a beautiful world, Jared said.

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The question is how does this average person perform a spacewalk in space. How much does this endeavor cost?

It costs billions of rupees to do a space walk. Because there are so many things involved. But in the case of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, one seat costs around $55 million. That means more than 46,141 crores. This much money is because you undergo training. The space suit is tailor-made to your body. The physical capabilities are greatly developed.

Who can go…

Only those selected by NASA or the space company that carries them can walk in space. But in this process, great emphasis is placed on the skills, experience and physical fitness of the person.

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How to get to…

Sitting in a spacecraft of NASA or SpaceX or any other company. The spacecraft is launched into space with the help of a rocket. After that, the astronauts come out of it and do a spacewalk. But they are still tied to the wires. The same work happens on the space station.

What happens during training…

In order to cope with the extreme conditions of space, rigorous physical training is required. Physical conditioning is done. Knowledge of technical and scientific procedures related to spacewalks is provided. Spacewalk training is conducted in a swimming pool. Moreover, the training is conducted under virtual reality procedures. Emergency training is conducted to avoid unexpected situations. The objectives of the mission are explained.

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Spacewalks are practiced in simulation. They teach how to calibrate instruments. They teach better coordination and mission control with team members. Because spacewalks are a very complex and difficult process. In this regard, coordination with the team you are accompanying is necessary. Also physical and mental fitness and technical knowledge.