SpaceX sends humans into polar orbit.
Fram2 launches to polar orbit. ESA releases their annual space environment report. GITAI Japan selected by JAXA for a lunar robot study. And more.

Summary
SpaceX has successfully launched the four-person Fram2 mission to polar orbit. The European Space Agency has released its annual space environment report. GITAI Japan has been contracted by JAXA to conduct a concept study for a robotic arm system intended for use on a pressurized crewed lunar rover, and more.
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