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Fram2 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of polar spaceflight
- The Fram2 mission, featuring four astronauts, is set to launch from Florida, marking the first polar orbit spaceflight by astronauts.
- Scheduled for March 31 at 9:47 p.m. EDT, the mission will use a Falcon 9 first stage booster with notable milestones.
- The Crew Dragon Resilience capsule will observe Earth's polar regions and conduct experiments for long-duration space exploration.
- The diverse crew includes Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Rabea Rogge, and Eric Philips, with a focus on scientific research.
- 22 experiments, including sleep and glucose monitoring, will be carried out during the mission to aid future space endeavors.
- Philips looks forward to bone density studies and cultivating mushrooms in space for sustainable nutrition on long space missions.
- A key aspect of the mission is capturing imagery of the poles using advanced equipment and virtual planning by Mikkelsen and her team.
- The crew aims to document the auroras for scientific analysis and collaborate with ground-based photographers on the SolarMaX project.
- Safety is a top priority, with extensive testing of cameras and lenses for enduring the stresses of the space journey.
- The crew's dedication to exploration and scientific discovery will be showcased through their unique perspective of the polar regions.
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