Science News: Space Milestones and Earth's Ancient Origins

SpaceX Fram2 Achieves First True Polar Orbit

Four private astronauts aboard SpaceX's Fram2 mission have become the first humans to complete a true polar orbit around Earth, flying directly over both the North and South poles—a route not attempted by any government space program in over six decades.

Read more: In April 2025, four private astronauts on SpaceX's Fram2 mission became the first humans ever to circle Earth in a true polar orbit, flying directly over both poles — a route no government crewed space program had taken in over six decades of human sp - Space Daily

Space Force Conducts First Tactical Intercept on Victus Haze Mission

The U.S. Space Force has successfully conducted its first tactical intercept of an orbital target during the 'Victus Haze' mission, demonstrating new capabilities by pitting two private spacecraft against each other in space.

Read more: 1 private spacecraft intercepts another on Space Force's groundbreaking 'Victus Haze' mission

Volcano Erupts Remnants of Earth's Primordial Magma Ocean

Researchers have found traces of Earth's ancient magma ocean in lava from a young volcano in the Indian Ocean, offering new insights into our planet's fiery early history.

Read more: A volcano has erupted remnants of Earth's primordial magma ocean