A SpaceX power outage disrupted mission control during a historic private spacewalk, raising concerns over safety, transparency, and potential conflicts of interest.
A September power outage at SpaceX’s California facility caused a loss of ground control for over an hour during a mission that included the first private spacewalk, according to sources. The incident, part of SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, has not been previously reported.
The outage disabled mission control's ability to command the Dragon spacecraft in orbit, though communication was partially maintained through SpaceX's Starlink satellites. The spacecraft, carrying Isaacman and three others, remained safe, but experts highlight the seriousness of losing command capabilities.
The issue arose from a cooling system leak that caused a power surge, disrupting SpaceX’s mission headquarters and backup procedures. Paperless backup systems further delayed recovery efforts until power was restored. NASA and SpaceX have stated that the problem was resolved before subsequent missions.
The incident raises concerns about oversight and conflicts of interest, especially as Isaacman, nominated to lead NASA, and Elon Musk, poised for a government role, hold influential positions in both the private space sector and regulatory agencies.
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