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Meet the Fram2 crew: A cryptocurrency entrepreneur, a cinematographer, a robotics engineer and an Arctic explorer
- SpaceX's Fram2 crew consists of four diverse individuals with a shared passion for Earth's polar regions.
- Chun Wang, the entrepreneur behind the mission, draws inspiration from historic vessels like the ship Fram.
- The crew includes Jannicke Mikkelsen, a cinematographer; Rabea Rogge, a robotics researcher; and Eric Philips, a polar explorer.
- They aim to showcase their explorational spirit and leverage technology to understand Earth and space better.
- Chun Wang's extensive travel experience and interest in new technologies led him to found a Bitcoin mining company before venturing into space exploration.
- Jannicke Mikkelsen, known for her innovative film work, will document the mission and share the beauty of polar regions from space.
- Rabea Rogge, the youngest crew member, paused her PhD studies to join the mission and focuses on autonomous boats in polar waters.
- Eric Philips, a seasoned polar explorer, brings over 30 years of experience to the mission, aiming to make space more accessible and inclusive.
- The Fram2 mission will be historic, involving the first SpaceX Dragon crew without any representation from the United States.
- Each member of the crew has unique goals, from promoting science to inspiring the next generation of space explorers.
- Their mission will include filming the Arctic and Antarctic, testing new in-space photography techniques, and connecting with the public through outreach projects.
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