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 groundbreaking human spaceflight mission aiming to achieve a 90-degree polar orbit, enabling a four-person crew to directly observe the Arctic and Antarctic regions for the first time.
The three-to-five-day mission is privately funded by crypto entrepreneur Chun Wang and will carry a diverse crew of a cinematographer, polar adventurer, and robotics expert.
Fram2's objectives include conducting scientific research on atmospheric phenomena (like STEVE) and the human body in space, testing tools for future exploration, and promoting a spirit of public curiosity and 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.
