SpaceX Fram2 Falcon 9 Block 5
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Weather Forecast During Launch
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Rocket Launch Trajectory & Flight Path
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Meet the Astronaut Crew
Jannicke Mikkelsen
| Birthday | 06/08/1986 |
|---|---|
| Role | Commander |
| Nationality | United Kingdom, Norway |
| First Flight | 04/01/2025 |
| Last Flight | 04/01/2025 |
Jannicke Jane Mikkelsen is a Norwegian cinematographer and film director who has worked in the field of virtual reality (VR) cinematography, 3D animation and augmented...
Rabea Rogge
| Birthday | 01/01/1995 |
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| Role | Pilot |
| Nationality | Germany |
| First Flight | 04/01/2025 |
| Last Flight | 04/01/2025 |
Rabea Rogge is an electrical engineer, robotic researcher and polar scientist who is currently scheduled to be the first female German astronaut.
Chun Wang
| Role | Mission Specialist |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Malta |
| First Flight | 04/01/2025 |
| Last Flight | 04/01/2025 |
Chun Wang is a Chinese-born Maltese cryptocurrency investor and entrepreneur.
Eric Philips
| Birthday | 04/30/1962 |
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| Role | Mission Specialist |
| Nationality | Australia |
| First Flight | 04/01/2025 |
| Last Flight | 04/01/2025 |
Eric Philips is an Australian polar explorer, adventurer, polar guide and private astronaut.
About the Fram2 Mission
| Type | Human Exploration |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Polar Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $52,000,000 |
Fram2 is the world’s first astronaut mission to polar orbit. Named after the Norwegian polar research ship Fram, the Crew Dragon spacecraft will launch into a 90° circular orbit from Florida, making it the first human spaceflight to fly over Earth’s polar regions from low-Earth orbit. A cupola will be installed on the Dragon spacecraft to allow for Earth observation from at an altitude of 425 – 450 km.
During the 3-to-5-day mission, the crew will study green fragments and mauve ribbons of continuous emissions comparable to the phenomenon known as STEVE (Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement), persistently measured at an altitude of approximately 400 - 500 km above Earth’s atmosphere, among other studies. The crew will also work with SpaceX to conduct a variety of research to better understand the effects of spaceflight on the human body, which includes capturing the first human x-ray images in space, Just-in-Time training tools, and studying the effects of spaceflight on behavioural health.
Chun Wang, an entrepreneur and explorer who co-founded f2pool and stakefish, serves as the mission commander. The vehicle commander will be Jannicke Mikkelsen, a film director, and cinematographer. The vehicle pilot will be Eric Philips, a professional polar adventurer and guide who has completed ski expeditions to the North and South Poles. The final crew member will be mission specialist Rabea Rogge, a robotics researcher from Berlin, currently pursuing her PhD in Norway.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 39A
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
| Launches | 224 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 223 |
| Total Launches | 283 |
The John F. Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of NASA's ten field centers. Since 1968, KSC has been NASA's primary launch center of American spaceflight, research, and technology. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).
Rocket Launch Timeline
Track every phase of the rocket launch with our detailed mission timeline. From T-minus countdown events and pre-launch preparations through liftoff, stage separation, and orbital insertion, follow each critical milestone in real-time. Our comprehensive launch sequence timeline includes payload integration, propellant loading, engine ignition, and post-launch telemetry tracking.
| Time | Event |
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| T- 00 : 45 : 00 | GO for Prop Load Launch director verifies go for propellant load |
| T- 00 : 42 : 00 | Crew Access Arm Retract Retraction of the crew access arm from the rocket |
| T- 00 : 39 : 00 | Dragon LES Arm Dragon's launch escape system is armed |
| T- 00 : 35 : 00 | Stage 1 LOX Load Start of liquid oxygen loading in the first stage |
| T- 00 : 35 : 00 | Prop Load Start of propelland loading |
| T- 00 : 16 : 00 | Stage 2 LOX Load Start of liquid oxygen loading in the second stage |
| T- 00 : 07 : 00 | Engine Chill Start of engine chilling |
| T- 00 : 05 : 00 | Dragon Internal Power Dragon transitions to internal power |
| T- 00 : 01 : 00 | Startup The onboard computer takes control over the countdown and runs last checks |
| T- 00 : 01 : 00 | Tank Press Fuel tanks are pressurized to flight levels |
| T- 00 : 00 : 45 | GO for Launch Launch director verifies go for launch |
| T- 00 : 00 : 03 | Ignition Start of the engine ignition sequence |
| T+ 00 : 00 : 00 | Liftoff First upwards movement of the rocket |
| T+ 00 : 00 : 57 | Max-Q Maximum dynamic pressure |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 34 | MECO Cut-off of the main engine |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 38 | Stage 2 Separation Separation of the second stage from the first |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 46 | SES-1 First start of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 51 | Booster Boostback Burn Startup Start of the booster boostback burn |
| T+ 00 : 03 : 23 | Booster Boostback Burn Shutdown End of the booster boostback burn |
| T+ 00 : 06 : 26 | Entry Burn Startup Start of the atmospheric entry burn |
| T+ 00 : 06 : 41 | Entry Burn Shutdown End of the atmospheric entry burn |
| T+ 00 : 07 : 47 | Stage 1 Landing Burn Start of the first stage landing burn |
| T+ 00 : 08 : 12 | Stage 1 Landing Landing of the first stage |
| T+ 00 : 08 : 57 | SECO-1 First cut-off of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 09 : 46 | Dragon Separation Dragon separates from the second stage |
| T+ 00 : 10 : 34 | Dragon Nosecode Open Start of the opening sequence of Dragon's nosecone |
SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 Rocket
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
| Length | 70.0 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.7 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 549.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 7,607.0 kN |
| Apogee | 200.0 km |
| LEO Capacity | 22,800 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 8,300 kg |
| Launch Cost | $52,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 5/11/2018 |
Mission Spacecraft
Crew Dragon Resilience
Crew Dragon Resilience (C207) was the spacecraft used for this mission. It is a SpaceX Capsule designed for Crew Flights to ISS or Low Earth Orbit and traveled to Low Earth Orbit.
Crew Dragon Resilience was used for the Crew-1 mission. Crew Dragon 2 is capable of lifting four astronauts, or a combination of crew and cargo to and from low Earth orbit. Its heat shield is designed to withstand Earth re-entry velocities from Lunar and Martian spaceflights. Able to fly for up to one week of free flight or two years docked.
| Type | Capsule |
|---|---|
| Agency | SpaceX |
| Serial Number | C207 |
| Status | Active |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Maiden Flight | 3/2/2019 |
| Mission End | 4/4/2025 |
| Flights | 4 |
| Crew Capacity | 4 |
| Human Rated | Yes |
| Height | 7.2 m |
| Diameter | 3.7 m |
| Payload Capacity | 6,000 kg |
Booster Landing & Recovery
Core B1085
| Serial Number | B1085 |
|---|---|
| Last Flight | 08/11/2026 |
| Successful Landings | 18 |
Booster used during the Crew-9 and Fram2 mission. The Falcon 9 1st stage B1085 has landed on ASDS ASOG after its 6th flight.
A Shortfall of Gravitas - ASOG
The fourth ASDS barge, A Shortfall of Gravitas (ASOG) is currently used to recover Falcon 9 and Heavy boosters in the Altantic Ocean.
Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship - ASDS
An autonomous spaceport drone ship (ASDS) is an ocean-going vessel derived from a deck barge, outfitted with station-keeping engines and a large landing platform. Construction of such ships was commissioned by aerospace company SpaceX to allow for recovery of rocket first-stages at sea for high-velocity missions which do not carry enough fuel to return to the launch site after lofting spacecraft onto an orbital trajectory.
Track the booster recovery and droneship return to port (opens in a new tab)
About SpaceX
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX operates from many pads, on the East Coast of the US they operate from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and historic LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center. They also operate from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, usually for polar launches. Another launch site is being developed at Boca Chica, Texas.
| Total Launches | 735 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 720 |
| Failed | 15 |
| Pending | 131 |
| Consecutive Success | 220 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the SpaceX Falcon 9 Fram2 launch scheduled?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 Fram2 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 Fram2 launch video?
You can watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the SpaceX Falcon 9 Fram2 mission launch from?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. The John F. Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of NASA's ten field centers. Since 1968, KSC has been NASA's primary launch center of American spaceflight, research, and technology. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).
What rocket was used for the Fram2 mission?
The Fram2 mission launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
Did the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster for Fram2 attempt a landing?
Yes, the Falcon 9 first stage booster attempted a Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship at a designated landing zone. Booster recovery allows SpaceX to reuse rocket components, significantly reducing launch costs. Learn more about the landing details.
What weather conditions could have delayed the SpaceX Falcon 9 Fram2 launch?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 Fram2 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the SpaceX Falcon 9 Fram2 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest SpaceX Falcon 9 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Fram2 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official SpaceX live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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