ULusófona Reached Space in the Early Hours of 31 March

The Fram2 mission, was successfully launch on March 31, 2025 at 11:20 p.m. EDT. It is a groundbreaking international collaboration, bringing together 27 institutions and also from many European countries including Germany, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Norway, Malta, Switzerland, and Sweden along with contributions from North American, and other global partners to advance human health and space exploration.

As the first crewed flight to orbit both earth poles, the mission carries an international crew, including Rabea Rogge, an electrical engineer and polar researcher from Berlin, who will be the first female German astronaut in space.

Each member of the civilian crew from various countries contributes unique expertise to the mission’s goals of scientific discovery and advancing human spaceflight capabilities. Germany also plays an important role in Fram2’s research, with LMU University Hospital Munich leading the SpaceXposome study to examine stress resilience in space. In collaboration with Portugal's Lusófona University, SpaceXposome aims to identify biomarkers for stress and improve astronaut wellbeing, with clinical applications for managing stress-related conditions.

These efforts are essential in preparing astronauts for future crewed deep-space missions, reinforcing Fram2’s mission to push the boundaries of human exploration while contributing to scientific and clinical advancements.

We wish them Godspeed and a safe return.

Official images courtesy of The fram2 mission team / spacex