Bitcoin billionaire Chun Wang funds SpaceX’s first polar orbit crewed mission, showcasing crypto’s growing role in space innovation.
SpaceX's mission named Fram2 is the first crewed spaceflight to orbit both the North and South Poles.
The diverse crew of Fram2 includes three individuals without prior spaceflight experience, making this the first all-civilian mission of its kind without licensed pilots or professional astronauts.
Chun Wang's leadership and financial backing of the mission highlights the growing influence of the cryptocurrency world in frontier exploration.