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Space travelers successfully return to Earth following a groundbreaking journey away from the planet's orbit

Cryptocurrency tycoon-funded and piloted Fram2 mission completed its unprecedented polar voyage, accompanied by three fellow travelers.

Crew recovers Fram2 mission Dragon capsule off the Californian coastline, as captured in this video...
Crew recovers Fram2 mission Dragon capsule off the Californian coastline, as captured in this video snapshot on a Friday.

Space travelers successfully return to Earth following a groundbreaking journey away from the planet's orbit

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SpaceX has just completed an extraordinary chapter in commercial space travel with the safe return of the Fram2 spacecraft. This mission transported an eclectic crew of four thrill-seekers, led by millionaire Chun Wang, on a unique orbit around Earth that allowed them to pass directly over the North and South Poles for the first time in space history. 🌐

Human X-ray captures of a hand on Earth (left) versus the initial X-ray generated in space during the Fram2 mission, visually depicted in a video screenshot.

The intrepid Fram2 crew spent their days orbiting the Earth since Monday, sponsored by Wang, who made his fortune through bitcoin mining operations and adores exploring our planet. After a tumultuous start dealing with space motion sickness that left them feeling nauseous and vomiting, they managed to persevere and adapted to the conditions.

Crew Members of Fram2 Identified: Eric Philips, Rabea Rogge, Jannicke Mikkelsen, and Chun Wang Prominent in Dragon Capsule During Splashdown on April 4 (As Seen in Video Screenshot)

Fortunately, the Fram2 crew has adapted to space conditions, using their iPads to collect data and stay connected with scientists on Earth. The successful mission has excited the realm of science, offering new possibilities for future space explorations. West of Earth, the groundbreaking achievements of this mission are making headlines in the Stargazer newsletter, fueling the curiosity of stargazers worldwide.

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