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SpaceX launches crew to view Earth’s poles for 1st time

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The first humans to orbit over Earth's north and south poles are sending back images from their spaceflight, and the views are incredible.
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SpaceX is set to launch its latest mission for paying customers — taking a cryptocurrency billionaire and three guests on a dayslong trip that will orbit directly above Earth’s North and South poles ...
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