Tag #Microgravity Research

What are the key scientific outcomes and broader implications of the Fram2 mission's unique polar orbit and West Coast splashdown?

The privately funded Fram2 mission, led by cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang, concluded with a historic West Coast splashdown off California, marking SpaceX's first such landing. The four-person crew, including a film director, robotics researcher, and adventurer, orbited Earth in a unique polar trajectory, enabling unprecedented views and research opportunities. This included capturing images of auroras and conducting health studies in microgravity, with initial findings indicating significant space motion sickness among the crew.