The crew of SpaceX’s newly announced Fram2 mission—Eric Philips (from left), Jannicke Mikkelsen, Chun Wang, and Rabea Rogge—will view Earth’s poles from orbit for the first time. [Courtesy: SpaceX]
Key Takeaways:
SpaceX announced Fram2, a pioneering private human spaceflight mission aiming for the first-ever 90-degree polar orbit to allow its four-person crew to observe Earth's Arctic and Antarctic regions.
Funded by crypto entrepreneur Chun Wang, the mission will conduct unique scientific research, including studying atmospheric phenomena like STEVE, human health in space, and advanced robotics.
The diverse crew, including a cinematographer, polar adventurer, and robotics expert, all making their first space journey, highlights the growing role and capabilities of private entities in space exploration.
A crypto entrepreneur, a cinematographer, a polar adventurer, and a robotics expert walk into a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
That’s not the beginning of a bad joke, but rather a description of SpaceX’s newly announced human spaceflight mission, which as soon as this year will send four astronauts to the ends of the Earth for the first time in history.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
