SpaceX Fram2 Mission Captures First-Ever Polar Views from Human Spaceflight

The groundbreaking private mission, led by Chun Wang, is conducting 22 experiments while orbiting Earth’s poles, with splashdown expected in the coming days.

Fram2, launched on March 31, 2025, is the first human spaceflight to achieve a polar orbit, offering unprecedented views of Earth's polar regions.
SpaceX has released the first images and video footage of the Earth's poles from space, captured through the Crew Dragon's panoramic cupola.
The mission's four private astronauts are conducting 22 experiments, including the first human X-rays in space, studies on muscle and bone mass, and mushroom cultivation in microgravity.
Researchers are using the mission to study the effects of unique space radiation exposure at the poles, which could inform safety measures for future deep-space missions.
The privately funded mission, led by cryptocurrency entrepreneur Chun Wang, exemplifies the increasing normalization of private human spaceflight and its role in advancing scientific exploration.