Team - Polaris Program
WEBLt Col Gustafson has accumulated over 5,700 hours flying the F-16, A-4, L-39, Alpha Jet, L-159, and 767-ER. Gustafson now serves as the Deputy Mission Director of Polaris, where he leads efforts with external partners and oversees execution of campaign events.
Aviation - Polaris Program
WEBThe Polaris Jet Team was assembled to demonstrate precision formation flying with the aim to inspire the next generation of aerospace enthusiasts and raise funds and awareness for our partner St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Polaris Program
WEBThe Polaris Program’s Flight Operations division provides commercial astronaut training with our jet fleet, promotes commercial space exploration through nationwide performances of our Polaris Jet Team, and supports industry R&D and test missions.
Introducing Ghost Squadron from the Polaris Program - Air•Show
WEBJan 2, 2024 · In a high-G, dynamic, and high-consequence environment, training in jets provides invaluable real-world experience, preparing astronauts for the challenges of space exploration. Witness the Ghost Squadron at Air Dot Show – …
Billionaire Jared Isaacman talks origin of Polaris Program and how …
WEBFeb 15, 2022 · The Polaris Dawn crew (from L to R): Anna Menon, Scott Poteet, Jared Isaacman, and Sarah Gillis. Image: Polaris Program/John Kraus. Yesterday, billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman...
The Polaris Program: One big step for civilian spaceflight
WEB5 days ago · Everything you need to know about the Polaris Program, a series of upcoming commercial space missions carried out by civilian astronauts.
SpaceX Falcon 9 & Dragon On Pad 39A: Polaris Team Shares …
WEBSep 6, 2024 · The Polaris Program aims to advance human spaceflight capacities with SpaceX spacecraft. On Tuesday, the Polaris team just conducted a flyover at Kennedy Space Center with Falcon 9 and Dragon vertical on pad 39A with Aero L-39 Albatros high-performance jet trainers.
SpaceX astronauts: How Jared Isaacman uses fighter jets in training
WEBSep 19, 2022 · Key Points. Billionaire founder Jared Isaacman is deep into training for the first launch of the Polaris Program, in partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Isaacman’s crew of four is using...
What Type Of Jets Do Polaris Use To Train Astronauts? - SlashGear
WEBMay 16, 2024 · Ahead of the Polaris commercial space mission scheduled for 2024, this squadron of jets gives astronauts the chance to experience space travel conditions.
Polaris Ghost Squadron 2024 airshow schedule - This is Flight
WEBDec 7, 2023 · The Polaris program has released a 2024 airshow schedule naming six events that are due to host the team next year. While the unit's primary mission is astronaut training, they have also made a small number of airshow appearances, with the first occuring in 2022.