SpaceX to launch 4 passengers around Earth's poles

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SpaceX's private Fram2 launch over Earth's poles will send astronauts where no one has gone before
In contrast, the Fram2 mission's 90-degree inclination means it will pass directly over both the North and South Poles. This path provides comprehensive coverage of Earth's surface, enabling observations of regions and phenomena not accessible to other missions.
SpaceX is set to launch 4 people on a first-of-its-kind mission around Earth’s poles. Here’s what to know
A four-person crew will spend three to five days aboard a SpaceX capsule orbiting above the poles of Earth — a flight path never flown before.
4 private astronauts set to depart KSC on Monday for SpaceX’s Fram2 Mission
Four private astronauts are set to launch on a historic mission Monday from Florida’s Space Coast. The Fram2 mission will be the first human spaceflight to Earth’s polar regions. The crew is set to launch on the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

Europe launches 1st commercial rocket to boost space tech

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Test Rocket Explodes Seconds After Europe's First Orbital Rocket Launch
Isar Aerospace's debut launch didn't even make it a whole minute off the ground, but that hasn't stopped the company from declaring its SpaceX rival a success.
A Private European Aerospace Startup Completes the First Test Flight of Its Orbital Launch Vehicle
A private European aerospace startup says it has successfully completed the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle from Norway
Europe launches first commercial rocket to boost space tech
The first commercial rocket built in Europe has launched from the Andoya Space Center in Norway. The Spectrum mission marks a significant advancement in the development of European space technologies.
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NASA to put Starliner’s thrusters through an extensive workout before next launch
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ULA’s Vulcan Launch System Now Space Force-Certified for National Security Missions
Explore the details of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan launch system and its certification from the U.S. Space Force.
Stoke Space and Rocket Lab join Space Force’s national security launch program
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As preps continue, it’s looking more likely that NASA will fly the Artemis II mission
Late Saturday night, technicians at Kennedy Space Center in Florida moved the core stage for NASA's second Space Launch System rocket into position between the vehicle's two solid-fueled boosters.
After years of delays, Space Force certifies ULA’s Vulcan rocket
United Launch Alliance on Wednesday had its new Vulcan rocket certified by the Space Force so it can begin flying national ...
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Space Force Adds 2 Launch Providers to NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 Contract
Read about the Space Force's addition of Rocket Lab and Stoke Space to the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 ...
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It’s Looking More Likely NASA Will Fly the Artemis II Mission
Late Saturday night, technicians at Kennedy Space Center in Florida moved the core stage for NASA’s second Space Launch System rocket into position between the vehicle’s two solid-fueled boosters.
10 space missions to look forward to in 2025 from space hotels to Gaganyaan
Space exploration continues to captivate people around the world, with numerous exciting missions scheduled for this year. From ambitious missions to the moon to building the first space hotel, the ...