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What was the primary aim of the Polaris Dawn mission besides achieving altitude records?
What was the primary aim of the Polaris Dawn mission besides achieving altitude records?
Which astronaut duo made history by becoming the first women to reach an altitude of 870 miles?
Which astronaut duo made history by becoming the first women to reach an altitude of 870 miles?
How did the Polaris Dawn mission surpass the previous altitude record?
How did the Polaris Dawn mission surpass the previous altitude record?
Who primarily funded the Polaris missions?
Who primarily funded the Polaris missions?
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What was a significant event that took place during the Polaris Dawn mission aside from reaching high altitudes?
What was a significant event that took place during the Polaris Dawn mission aside from reaching high altitudes?
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What is the primary purpose of the 'pre-breathing' routine performed by astronauts before the mission?
What is the primary purpose of the 'pre-breathing' routine performed by astronauts before the mission?
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What unique feature was noted about the new SpaceX spacesuits worn by the astronauts?
What unique feature was noted about the new SpaceX spacesuits worn by the astronauts?
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What was a significant outcome of the medical tests conducted on the crew after their return to Earth?
What was a significant outcome of the medical tests conducted on the crew after their return to Earth?
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At what time did the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and its crew splash down into the Gulf of Mexico?
At what time did the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and its crew splash down into the Gulf of Mexico?
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What was the maximum duration of the spacesuit functionality test conducted by the astronauts?
What was the maximum duration of the spacesuit functionality test conducted by the astronauts?
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