Daily Summary
SpaceX launched a private astronaut crew on a polar-orbit mission to conduct research and honor historical exploration, marking its sixth private launch. NASA astronauts who tested Boeing’s Starliner successfully returned to Earth and are now collaborating with Boeing to address its technical issues. Meanwhile, Europe faced a setback when its first orbital rocket from the continent crashed seconds after liftoff.
SpaceX Launches Private Polar Mission Fram2
SpaceX launched its Fram2 mission on April 1, 2025, sending a private crew of four led by crypto entrepreneur Chun Wang on a 3-5 day polar orbit journey to conduct 22 spaceflight experiments.
Rocket Carrying European Orbital Vehicle Crashes Seconds After Launch
Europe's first orbital launch from the continent crashed seconds after liftoff, dealing a blow to its ambitions for a new space economy while providing valuable flight data.
NASA Astronauts Readjust to Earth as They Collaborate with Boeing on Starliner Enhancements
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth after a nine-month mission on the ISS testing Boeing’s Starliner. They are readjusting to life on Earth while working with Boeing to improve the spacecraft for future missions.