Launching in late 2024, the Fram2 mission will be the first human spaceflight to explore the planet's polar regions
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft rests atop one of the company’s Falcon 9 rockets inside a hangar, shortly before rollout to the launchpad.SpaceX plans to make spaceflight history later this year by launching the first crewed mission to explore Earth's polar regions.."Wang aims to use the mission to highlight the crew's explorational spirit, bring a sense of wonder and curiosity to the larger public, and highlight how technology can help push the boundaries of exploration of.
Joining Wang on Fram2 are Jannicke Mikkelsen from Norway, who will serve as vehicle commander; Eric Philips of Australia, the vehicle pilot; and Germany's Rabea Rogge, mission specialist. All four are spaceflight rookies, according to SpaceX.rocket from Florida's Space Coast late this year, sending the quartet to orbit in a Crew Dragon capsule.
The Fram2 crew will also study how spaceflight affects the human body; this work will include capturing the first-ever X-ray image of a human in space, according to SpaceX.
Polaris Dawn is the first of three planned missions in the private Polaris Program. All three will be funded and commanded by billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who did the same for Inspiration4.
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