In a groundbreaking mission, SpaceX Fram2 crew recreated Röntgen's X-ray experiment in space, imaging a hand and other body parts. This mission, supported by Chun Wang, conducted 22 research ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The first X-ray taken of a human in space was captured during SpaceX's private Fram2 mission.

Over 130 years since Röntgen made his breakthrough, the SpaceX Fram2 mission crew reproduced his classic X-ray picture but did so this time, in space. The Fram2 mission launched on March 31, 2025 ...