Embark on a New Frontier: Private Space Missions with Extreme Investor Network
Private polar expeditions are reaching new heights – literally. The latest frontier? Space. Cryptocurrency speculator Chun Wang made headlines by purchasing a SpaceX multi-day flight for an undisclosed amount. Wang’s mission, dubbed “Fram2,” pays homage to the 19th-century polar expedition ship Fram. Scheduled to launch later this year, the mission will see Wang and a team of Arctic specialists orbiting the Earth in SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, using the Dragon capsule named “Endurance.”
What sets Wang’s mission apart is not just the destination, but the personal touch he brings to it. By designing his own mission, Wang is pioneering a new era where space exploration is no longer restricted to governments. As he excitedly shared with CNBC, “For the first time, a private person can plan and design their own very personal mission.”
Hailing from Tianjin, China, Wang now calls Malta home, enjoying a nomadic lifestyle that has seen him traverse over 100 countries. His diverse crew includes Norwegian filmmaker Jannicke Mikkelsen, Australian explorer Eric Philips, and German researcher Rabea Rogge. Together, they will conduct groundbreaking research during their space voyage, ranging from studying the upper atmosphere to analyzing the effects of spaceflight on the human body.
While the exact cost of Wang’s mission remains a mystery, the exclusivity of multi-day spaceflight indicates that it is still a privilege reserved for the ultra-wealthy. SpaceX’s crewed missions are notoriously expensive, with NASA paying around $55 million per astronaut seat. Wang’s background in cryptocurrency mining suggests a significant net worth but leaves the exact figure undisclosed.
As Wang and his crew prepare for their mission, the goal is clear: to inspire and democratize space exploration. Wang envisions a future where personal space missions are within reach for anyone. The crew’s training, which includes extreme environment simulations in Alaska, underscores their commitment to broadening access to the final frontier.
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