Billionaire's Bold Step: First Ever Private Spacewalk with SpaceX

A billionaire, Jared Isaacman, embarked on the first private spacewalk in collaboration with SpaceX. The mission, featuring new spacewalking suits and significant risks, highlights the burgeoning trend of commercial space travel. Isaacman was joined by SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis for this historic endeavor hundreds of miles above Earth.

In an unprecedented move, billionaire Jared Isaacman undertook the first private spacewalk on Thursday, venturing hundreds of miles above Earth alongside SpaceX.

Isaacman and his crew depressurized their capsule and opened the hatch, symbolizing a landmark achievement in commercial space travel. Sporting SpaceX's innovative spacewalking suits, the crew embarked on a two-hour endeavor aimed at pushing the boundaries of space exploration.

This five-day mission, a result of Isaacman's and Elon Musk's vision, marks a significant step towards the goal of settling Mars and other planets. Despite a few technical glitches, the operation underscored the growing trend of wealthy individuals financing space exploration adventures.

(With inputs from agencies.)