SpaceX launched Fram2 spacecraft-the first-ever human spaceflight to circle Earth over its poles.
Launch Details:
- Mission Name: Fram2
- Launch Date: March 31, 2025
- Rocket: Falcon 9
- Launch Site: Kennedy Space Center, Florida (LC-39A)
- Significance: First human spaceflight to orbit Earth over the poles
Crew Members & Their Roles:
- Chun Wang (Malta): Mission Commander
- Jannicke Mikkelsen (Norway): Vehicle Commander
- Rabea Rogge (Germany): Pilot
- Eric Phillips (Australia): Medical Officer & Mission Specialist
Mission Inspiration & Name:
- Named after the Norwegian exploration ship “Fram” (late 19th – early 20th century), which was used for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions.
- “Fram” means “forward” or “onward” in Norwegian, symbolizing the spirit of exploration.
Scientific Experiments Aboard Fram2:
- First-ever attempt to grow mushrooms in space.
- First X-ray imaging of a human body in orbit.
- Study of microgravity’s effects on the human musculoskeletal system.
