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SpaceX Fram2 Mission Achieves First Crewed Polar Orbit

The private spaceflight, led by cryptocurrency entrepreneur Chun Wang, conducts groundbreaking experiments and captures unprecedented views of Earth's poles.

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An image captured by the Fram2 mission.
The four international astronauts of a crewed mission known as Fram2 pose for a photo during a dress rehearsal of the launch.

Overview

  • Fram2 is the first human spaceflight to orbit Earth's polar regions, passing over both the North and South Poles in a historic milestone for space exploration.
  • The mission, funded and commanded by Chun Wang, includes a crew of four private astronauts conducting 22 scientific experiments over three to five days.
  • Experiments include the first X-ray in space, studies on human health in microgravity, and mushroom cultivation to advance long-duration space travel research.
  • The Crew Dragon's panoramic cupola has provided stunning imagery of Earth's polar regions, including rare aurora-like phenomena such as STEVE.
  • After overcoming initial space motion sickness, the crew is expected to complete their mission with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean later this week.