Current Affairs - Technology - Discussion

The Fram2 mission is notable for being the first human spaceflight to follow a polar orbit, a path that takes the spacecraft over both the North and South Poles. Unlike equatorial orbits, which move from west to east, polar orbits travel in a north-south direction. This allows the spacecraft to observe nearly the entire surface of Earth as the planet rotates beneath it. Polar orbits are commonly used for Earth observation satellites due to their global coverage. Fram2's use of this trajectory enables unique data collection and scientific research, especially regarding human physiology in space away from the ISS environment.