🚀 Fram2 wasn’t a NASA mission. And that’s exactly why it matters. Launched by SpaceX from Kennedy Space Center, this fully private mission became the first crewed flight in history to orbit over both the North and South Poles — not for tourism, but for science. On board were a polar explorer, a cinematographer, a crypto entrepreneur, and a polar scientist. Together, they conducted 22 research experiments — including studies only possible from a polar orbit — and tested new tech like a compact x-ray machine in microgravity. This is the kind of scientific progress that becomes possible when commercial vehicles lower the barrier to access. Because of private spaceflight, researchers outside traditional government programs are now able to do the kind of work that pushes humanity forward. From first-of-their-kind orbits to first-ever splashdowns off the Pacific coast, Fram2 proves something important: You don’t need to be part of a national space agency to do meaningful science in space. 👉 The future of space is collaborative, commercial, and full of new perspectives. Let’s build it together. #SpaceFrontier #Fram2 #NewSpace #SpaceResearch (fb)

It’s National Space Day! So let’s talk about why space matters… We don’t go to space just to leave Earth, we go to understand it, protect it, and ensure a sustainable future for everyone on it. Investing in space means investing in breakthrough technologies, global cooperation, climate solutions, and economic opportunity. Every mission launched brings us one step closer to solving some of Earth’s biggest challenges. Because when we solve for space, we solve for Earth.🌎💫 #NationalSpaceDay #SpaceForEarth #SpaceFrontier (fb)