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SpaceX Launched 'Fram2' Mission, 1st Human Spaceflight Over Earth's Polar Regions.

Science and Technology | Dated: 02 Apr 2025

On April 1, 2025, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) successfully launched the 'Fram2' mission, marking the 1st human spaceflight over Earth's polar regions. The mission lifted off aboard a Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule 'Resilience' from Launch Complex-39A at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United States of America (USA).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The mission is named after the Norwegian 'Fram' ship, which explored both poles in the early 20th century.
  • - The privately funded mission carried 4 astronauts on a 3-5 day orbital journey.
  • - Fram2 marks SpaceX's 17th human spaceflight overall, its sixth mission for private clients, and carried the 681st people to travel above the Kármán line, with 626th entering Earth's orbit.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) During their 5-day journey in orbit, the crew will conduct 22 research studies, primarily focusing on how spaceflight and zero gravity affect the human body.
  • (ii) The crew will perform the 1st X-ray imaging in space, providing new insights into medical imaging in microgravity. The crew will study exercise regimens to mitigate muscle atrophy and bone density loss in microgravity.
  • (iii) The crew will conduct experiments to grow mushrooms, assessing fungal behavior and potential food sustainability in space.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which company recently launched the 'Fram2' mission, marking the 1st human spaceflight over Earth's polar regions?

Correct Answer: SpaceX

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX)

  • CEO : Elon Musk
  • Headquarters : California, the United States of America (USA)