SpaceX Plans Sixth Commercial Private Astronaut Mission

Fram2 crewmembers (left to right) Eric Philips, Jannicke Mikkelse, commander Chun Wang and Rabea Rogge.

Credit: SpaceX
HOUSTON—SpaceX has announced plans for its sixth commercial private astronaut mission, Fram2, which aims to launch no sooner than late 2024. Led by Chun Wang, a Maltese entrepreneur and adventurer, the four-person mission aboard a Crew Dragon capsule would become the first crewed mission to circle...
Mark Carreau

Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation in 2006 for his professional contributions to the public understanding of America's space program through news reporting.

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