Bitcoin Pioneer Chun Wang to Make History with SpaceX Polar Mission

Bitcoin billionaire and F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang is set to embark on a groundbreaking space mission on Monday. Wang will join three other first-time astronauts on a historic journey aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule, scheduled to launch from Florida at 9:46 p.m. ET.

Dubbed “Fram2,” the mission marks the first-ever human spaceflight to traverse the Earth’s poles. Funded by Wang himself, the four-day expedition aims to pave the way for future long-range space exploration. The Chinese-born entrepreneur, now a citizen of Malta, made his fortune by mining thousands of Bitcoins in the cryptocurrency’s early days. While the exact cost of his contribution remains undisclosed, Wang's involvement highlights the growing intersection between the crypto world and private space ventures.

The Fram2 crew will conduct over 20 science experiments in orbit. These include capturing the first medical X-ray in space to study microgravity’s effects on bone density and attempting to grow mushrooms in space—a potential breakthrough for future space agriculture.

Wang, a passionate traveler who has visited more than 130 countries, is on track to become Malta’s first astronaut. His journey not only cements his legacy in both the blockchain and aerospace sectors but also showcases how early cryptocurrency success stories are now shaping humanity’s future beyond Earth.

With SpaceX leading innovation and Bitcoin pioneers like Wang fueling space exploration, Fram2 is a major step toward expanding human presence in the cosmos—combining technology, science, and ambition in a truly historic mission.