Best new movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more Fram2 is named after the ship that helped explorers first reach Earth’s Arctic and Antarctic regions about 100 years ago. Scheduled to last up to five days, the mission will explore Earth from a polar orbit and fly over Earth’s polar regions for the first time. The crew will also carry out 22 research studies designed to help advance humanity’s capabilities for long-duration space exploration and to gain a greater understanding of human health in space. “Throughout Fram2’s time on-orbit, the crew are planning to take the first X-ray in space, perform exercise studies to maintain muscle and skeletal mass, and grow mushrooms in microgravity,” SpaceX said. “Additionally, after safely returning to Earth, the crew plans to exit from the Dragon spacecraft without additional medical and operational assistance, helping researchers characterize the ability of astronauts to perform unassisted functional tasks after short and long durations in space.” The Crew Dragon last flew on the Polaris Dawn mission, which took four private crew members well beyond the altitude of the International Space Station. The spacecraft includes a glass dome that offers passengers incredible views of Earth and beyond. For the latest updates on the Fram2 mission, be sure to check SpaceX’s social media feed.