SpaceX plans first manned mission over Earth’s poles

SpaceX is aiming to break new barriers in polar exploration with the first manned space mission over the Earth’s poles — a private flight commanded by a crypto entrepreneur later this year, the company said Tuesday.

The mission, dubbed “Fram2” after a 19th century polar expedition schooner, is due to last between three to five days, and was purchased by Chun Wang, a wealthy bitcoin pioneer who founded f2pool and stakefish, for an undisclosed amount.