SpaceX is wrapping up the latest chapter in its commercial human spaceflight endeavors with the return of Fram2. The mission carried four passengers in a unique orbit around Earth that allowed humans ...

Although it was only briefly seen during the live webcast of its launch, the Fram2 mission's zero-gravity indicator was instantly recognizable. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

The first humans to orbit Earth’s polar regions showed off some impressive photos and videos of Earth’s ice caps, x-rays and more during the Fram2 mission. “Hello, Antarctica. Unlike previously ...

A crew of four first-time astronauts are on their way home after spending nearly four days in a unique polar orbit. SpaceX’s Fram2 mission is set to return to Earth on Friday, and the astronauts will ...

Fram2 is set to launch as early as March 31, sending four first-time astronauts into an orbit never before visited by humans. Reading time 2 minutes SpaceX is gearing up for one of its most unique ...

On Monday, SpaceX made space history, as four astronauts were launched into a pole-to-pole orbit not traveled by any human before them. But why is this orbit so unusual, and why has nobody done it ...

At the end of last month, SpaceX conducted the first-ever polar-orbit human spaceflight mission, and it’s just shared some stunning footage (below) that was captured during the epic voyage. Views from ...

Russia Quietly Changed Its Space Station Plans. Here's What That Means The proposed Russian Orbital Station will stick to a ...

Though polar orbits have been used by many satellites, especially those designed for military reconnaissance, there are reasons why a crewed flight hasn't been attempted until now. For one thing, a ...

Four space explorers will launch with SpaceX next week on a polar orbital mission that could unlock a new area in space for future spaceflights. The four-person mission, known as Fram2, will launch on ...

For the first time in history, a crew of four people are getting to see Earth's North and South poles with their own eyes. All of the human spaceflights that preceded the Fram2 mission have orbited ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Fram2 crew selected a plush polar bear with an emperor penguin art embroidered on its chest ...