07/04/2025
A SpaceX rocket launched from Florida on Monday night, marking the first human mission to orbit over both of Earth’s poles, a path commonly used for weather and spy satellites.
Financed by blockchain investor Chun Wang, the Fram2 mission carries four private astronauts on a three-to-five-day journey, orbiting 270 miles above Earth and passing over the poles multiple times daily.
While experts debate the long-term viability of commercial space travel, the mission highlights the growing role of private funding in space exploration, with SpaceX and rivals like Blue Origin expanding their offerings for the ultra-wealthy.
