
ChandlerGuo 郭宏才 宝二爷|Apr 01, 2025 00:57
Brief Analysis of Wang Chun's Fram2 Launch Mission
Fram2 is the world's first polar orbit manned mission executed by SpaceX, successfully launched from Launch Platform 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 31, 2025. This mission achieved a breakthrough by sending a manned spacecraft into a polar orbit with an inclination angle of 90 °, allowing astronauts to directly fly over the Earth's North and South Poles, marking the first time in human space history.
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1、 Task objective
The core mission of Fram2 is to achieve the first manned polar orbit flight of humanity, directly overlooking the North and South Poles of the Earth; Conduct 22 scientific experiments, including space X-ray examination, mushroom cultivation, physiological monitoring, sleep research, etc; Validate a series of new technologies to accumulate experience for long-term space missions such as Mars in the future; At the same time, promoting the spirit of polar exploration, the mission name "Fram" pays tribute to the Norwegian exploration ship "Forward".
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2、 Launch and orbit
The launch was completed on March 31, 2025, entering a near Earth polar orbit with an altitude of approximately 430 kilometers and an inclination angle of 90 degrees. During the mission, the spacecraft flew around the Earth about 60 times, stayed in orbit for about 4 days, and flew over the polar regions of the Earth. The splash location was chosen in the Pacific, marking the first time SpaceX's manned mission has recovered in the Pacific.
This orbit allows astronauts to witness polar auroras, ice sheets, and special atmospheric phenomena such as Steve firsthand, which has significant scientific value and visual impact.
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3、 Aircraft and Technology Highlights
The mission utilized the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket (reusable) and carried the manned Dragon spacecraft "Resilience", marking its fourth mission.
Technical highlights include:
Equipped with a dome shaped observation window, allowing astronauts to overlook the Earth;
Install Starlink laser terminals to ensure stable communication in polar orbit;
Implemented the first space X-ray inspection;
Conducted the first human experiment on mushroom cultivation in orbit;
After landing, the crew will attempt to autonomously exit the spacecraft and simulate future lunar/Mars landing scenarios.
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4、 Team members
The crew consists of four non professional astronauts from different countries with backgrounds in polar exploration, aerial photography, robotics, and other fields. The commander is Wang Chun, born in China and holding Maltese citizenship. He is the founder of cryptocurrency platforms F2Pool and Stakefish, and also the full investor of this mission.
The remaining three crew members are: Yannick Mikkelsen from Norway (polar aviation photographer), Rabea Rogge from Germany (robotics and aerospace researcher), and Eric Phillips from Australia (senior polar explorer and survival expert). All four have polar work experience, which is highly compatible with the theme of polar orbit. They will also become the first citizens in the history of Malta, Norway, Germany, and Australia to enter orbit.
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5、 Research and experimentation
The 22 experiments conducted during the Fram2 flight cover fields such as aerospace medicine, biology, physics, and psychological behavior.
Representative projects include: SpaceX-ray experiment, which involves X-ray inspection of crew members in space; Blood flow restriction resistance training is used to study methods for maintaining musculoskeletal function in microgravity environments; Mushroom cultivation experiment, exploring the possibility of self-sufficiency in space food; Use Oura Ring to monitor sleep, stress, and recovery; Study on female hormone cycle tracking and motion response.
These experiments will provide critical data for long-term survival in space and have important scientific and practical significance.
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6、 Task organization and cooperation
This mission is led by SpaceX, with Wang Chun as the investor and commander directly involved in the mission design. NASA provided the launch platform and partial safety support, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States approved a manned flight permit.
The research project is jointly participated by laboratories and technology companies from multiple countries, including Finnish health equipment companies, British sports technology companies, as well as multiple universities and biological laboratories. Multiple achievements of the task will be made public for global scientific research sharing.
In addition, this mission is also widely linked with the polar exploration community. Phillips, one of the founders of the International Polar Guides Association, is part of the crew. The mission also carried deck fragments from the 19th century Fram exploration ship, symbolizing the continuation of the spirit of exploration.
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7、 Historical significance
Fram2 pioneered manned polar orbit flight, achieving the first human experience of the North and South Poles from Earth's orbit. This is not only a leap in space technology, but also symbolizes a higher stage of private commercial space exploration - from sightseeing and tourism style orbital flight to deep scientific exploration.
From a technical perspective, it demonstrates that commercial companies can independently design and execute complex manned missions. From a humanistic perspective, it embodies the fusion of polar exploration spirit and modern technology. Wang Chun and his team have shown people that "exploration" is not a state monopoly, but a civilized task that ordinary people can also undertake.
In the future, there may be an increasing number of themed and research-oriented private space missions, laying the foundation for sustainable human existence in space.
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If you need to further understand the scientific experiment details or personnel background of Fram2, I can provide them separately for you.
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