Human Spaceflight (Moon & Mars) Thoughts After FRAM2 Returns! My Top 3 In-Flight Experiments

The FRAM2 Astronauts have returned safetly after their "work-week" long mission in polar orbit. One thing about these private missions is that they can happen so fast! They don't stay up in space as long as NASA missions these days (ISS) so it's a fresh & interesting take on human spaceflight. And that's the theme for this week: discussing our top 3 favorite experiements shared live, in-flight by the FRAM 2 Crew. It also blends perfectly with our thoughts on how these private missions differ from the classic "NASA" spaceflight mission, and the future missions to the Moon & Mars. So buckle up - and let's dive in!  Let us know what you think about the mission! Hit is up on social media @todayinspacepod on X/Instagram/Threads, @todayinspace on TikTok, or email us at [email protected]! Sources: https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1906033185353334805 https://f2.com/ https://f2.com/research-announcement.pdf Mission Commander Chun Wangs thoughts post mission:  https://x.com/ELGR3CO/status/1910511261982269902 https://x.com/satofishi/status/1908586223603417507 https://x.com/satofishi/status/1909278819552567328 The Sounds of Deorbit inside of Dragon: https://x.com/satofishi/status/1908175471923335276 15 Minute video from orbit, sent to Earth: https://x.com/satofishi/status/1908020230561075521 https://x.com/astro_jannicke/status/1907952467758960856 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & More Space to Follow this Week!  05:25 Our Top 3 Science and Research In-Flight during FRAM2  11:08 The Uniqueness of Private Astronaut Missions 15:52 Closing Thoughts Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!  Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1839142903 SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1602850640 Blue Origin New Glenn-inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1859644348 Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook  Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #astronaut #arctic #antarctica #crewdragon #spacex #polarexpedition #fram2 #polarorbit #mars #tothemoon #artemis