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SpaceX to launch first human mission directly over Earth's poles

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SpaceX is set to launch the first human spaceflight directly over Earth’s polar regions tomorrow - a days-long, privately funded orbital mission involving...

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SpaceNews.com

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SpaceX launches Fram2 private astronaut mission

SpaceX launched a Crew Dragon spacecraft March 31 on a private astronaut mission that is the first crewed spaceflight to pass over the poles. The post SpaceX launches Fram2 private astronaut mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

11 days ago

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CNN

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SpaceX launches 4 people on a polar orbit never attempted before

The four-person crew, led by cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang, will spend three to five days on a rare flight path around Earth’s poles.

11 days ago·Chicago, United States

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cbsnews.com

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SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into first flight around Earth's poles

The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.

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SpaceX launches private astronauts on polar orbit

SpaceX on Monday sent four private astronauts into polar orbit on Fram2 mission, the company's livestream showed. Among those on board is Rabea Rogge, who has become the first German woman to go into space. The mission will orbit Earth from pole to pole, a trajectory in which no humans have traveled before. More to follow... Edited by John Silk

12 days ago

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smh.com.au

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Aussie polar explorer set to make history

If all goes to plan, South Australian polar explorer Eric Philips will make history on a SpaceX flight today.

12 days ago·Australia

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NDTV

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SpaceX To Launch Private Astronauts On First Crewed Polar Orbit

SpaceX is set to launch the first human spaceflight directly over Earth's polar regions on Monday -- a days-long, privately funded orbital mission involving four astronauts. Named "Fram2" after the famed Norwegian ship built in the 19th century for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, the mission will feature a range of experiments including taking the first X-ray in space and growing mushrooms in microgravity. It's hoped that the research will sup…

12 days ago·India

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