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Norway's First Astronaut, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Soars to Space!

4/1/2025

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Jannicke Mikkelsen, 38, made history on April 1, 2024, as Norway's first astronaut in space aboard SpaceX's Fram2. Under the leadership of Chinese investor Chun Wang, this groundbreaking mission soars over the North and South Poles, allowing Mikkelsen to conduct vital scientific research and capture breathtaking footage of the planet's icy frontiers.

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Jannicke Mikkelsen, 38, made history on April 1, 2024, as Norway's first astronaut in space aboard SpaceX's Fram2. Under the leadership of Chinese investor Chun Wang, this groundbreaking mission soars over the North and South Poles, allowing Mikkelsen to conduct vital scientific research and capture breathtaking footage of the planet's icy frontiers.