Get ready for an extraordinary night in space exploration! SpaceX is set to launch its landmark Fram2 astronaut mission, aimed at traversing Earth's poles, tonight, March 31st. The excitement will reach its peak as the Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule take off from the iconic Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with liftoff scheduled for 9:46 PM ET (01:46 GMT on April 1).

But wait, if the exact timeline is delayed, there are three additional launch windows available in the subsequent hours at 11:20 PM ET (03:20 GMT), 12:53 AM ET (04:53 GMT), and 2:26 AM ET (06:26 GMT). You won’t want to miss a second of this monumental occasion!

SpaceX will be streaming the launch live on their official website and X account, kicking off coverage one hour before takeoff. You can also catch the event on Space.com, ensuring that fans of space travel worldwide won’t miss this historic moment.

This mission marks a significant milestone, as Fram2 will send a diverse crew of four astronauts—rookies from four different countries—into low Earth orbit for a mission duration of three to five days. The crew includes mission commander Chun Wang from Malta, vehicle commander Jannicke Mikkelsen from Norway, pilot Rabea Rogge from Germany, and medical officer Eric Phillips from Australia. Together, they will embark on a groundbreaking flight that traces the path over both of Earth's poles, a feat that no human crew has accomplished before.

But that's not all—Fram2 will pioneer 22 innovative scientific experiments during its mission. Among these experiments, the team will attempt to cultivate mushrooms in microgravity and conduct the first-ever X-ray examinations of the human body in orbit. These pioneering studies could unlock new insights into life in space.

In an exciting twist, upon their safe return to Earth, the astronauts plan to exit the Dragon spacecraft without additional medical or operational assistance, providing invaluable data on astronauts’ abilities to perform without support after varying durations in space. This could pave the way for future missions with longer durations where self-sufficiency becomes critical.

The Fram2 mission represents SpaceX’s 17th human spaceflight overall and the sixth dedicated to private customers. It follows previous commercial flights such as Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn, which were both led by Jared Isaacman, a prominent figure in commercial space travel.

Prepare yourself for a night of wonder, innovation, and exploration—this is a launch you won't want to miss! Tune in and witness history being made!