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Fram2 mission: Historic SpaceX flight over Earth's poles ends with splashdown off California coast

USA Today reports: Four private spacefarers on a mission known as Fram2 set out to become the first humans to fly in orbit over both Earth's North and South poles.

2025-04-04T09:43:38.571121-07:00

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SpinLaunch Expands Into Space Broadband with Satellite Constellation

2025-04-03T10:52:53.665046-07:00

Flying Magazine

NASA Seeks Proposals for New Private Astronaut Missions to ISS

2025-04-03T13:42:56.929814-07:00

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Portal Space Systems Secures $17.5M Seed Funding for Supernova Program

2025-04-03T06:06:17.228115-07:00

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ISS National Lab Launches ‘Orbital Edge’ Accelerator

2025-04-04T14:03:00.723493-07:00

ISS National Lab Launches ‘Orb

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Fram2 mission: Historic SpaceX flight over Earth's poles ends with splashdown off California coast

2025-04-04T09:43:38.571121-07:00

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Space.com

SpaceX Fram2 Private Polar Mission Returns to Earth The Fram2 mission, a SpaceX-operated private polar expedition, is scheduled for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean today at 12:19 p.m. ET. The mission, which launched from Kennedy Space Center with a four-member civilian crew, represents an ongoing trend in commercial space travel.

2025-04-04T09:39:38.696931-07:00

SpaceX Fram2 Private Polar Mission Returns to Earth

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D-Orbit Acquires Planetek to Enhance Geospatial Analytics D-Orbit, an Italian satellite last-mile delivery company, has acquired geospatial analytics firm Planetek in a cash and stock transaction. The acquisition aims to expand D-Orbit’s capabilities in integrating geospatial data with its space logistics, enhancing service offerings for customers.

2025-04-04T07:44:59.398491-07:00

D-Orbit Acquires Planetek to Enhance Geospatial Analytics

SpaceWatch Global

Novaspace Highlights Shift to Tranche and Layer-Based Satellite Deployment A new report by Novaspace reveals a significant strategic shift in satellite deployments, emphasizing the use of tranche and layer-based models. This approach aims to improve resilience and flexibility in satellite constellations, offering potential advantages for communications, Earth observation, and defense applications.

2025-04-04T03:34:50.538772-07:00

Novaspace Highlights Shift to Tranche and Layer-Based Satellite Deployment

Space.com

SpaceX's Fram2 Mission Concludes with Successful Splashdown SpaceX's Fram2 mission, notable for being a history-making astronaut endeavor, successfully returned to Earth with a splashdown expected around 12:19 p.m. ET. The mission's conclusion highlights SpaceX's ongoing commitment to advancing private human spaceflight.

2025-04-04T02:12:14.884219-07:00

SpaceX's Fram2 Mission Concludes with Successful Splashdown

Flying Magazine

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NASA Seeks Proposals for New Private Astronaut Missions to ISS NASA is calling for proposals for two new private astronaut missions to the International Space Station, planned for 2026 and 2027. These missions aim to expand commercial access to low Earth orbit, building on the agency's ongoing collaboration with private companies like Axiom Space.

2025-04-03T13:42:56.929814-07:00

NASA Seeks Proposals for New Private Astronaut Missions to ISS

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10 Takeaways from SATELLITE 2025 from Analysys Mason

2025-04-03T12:50:09.247904-07:00

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