Beyond
limits
Chart your own course.
Some people trade. Others scale mountains, race against time, or defy gravity. What unites all of you? A plan, a purpose, and the courage to act.
By all accounts, Scott "Kidd" Poteet wasn't the obvious choice for a space mission.
But what set him apart?
Adaptability, resilience,
and unwavering drive
Disciplined approach and
intense preparation
The right environment
and the best tools
The unlikely astronautScott "Kidd" Poteet
The unlikely astronautScott "Kidd" Poteet
The unlikely astronautScott "Kidd" Poteet
Spirit enough to forge
his own path.
Scott didn't just push the limits — he soared past them to pilot the Polaris Dawn mission: the highest human Earth orbit since the Apollo program. And he didn't stop there.
1,400 km
into space
Scott and the Polaris Dawn team traveled further than any human since the Moon missions.
1st commercial spacewalk
Not just a milestone — it's one giant leap for private spaceflight.
Kidd was testing his body and mind for decades before he set foot on a spaceship.
Professional
pilot
16-time Ironman
triathlete
USAF Thunderbird
ambassador
Non-pro astronaut, 5 days in orbit
Aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9, Kidd and the Polaris Dawn crew conducted groundbreaking space experiments to help shape humanity's future beyond Earth.
In the cosmos, mistakes come at a high price — just like in trading. But great traders know that preparation and passion fuel their success in reaching the stars. Kidd's story isn't just about space — it's about redefining the possible.
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No matter who you are — an unlikely astronaut or relentless trader — this is the place to push beyond your limits.
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