Fact check: There are no rocket companies that are able to launch into the polar orbit.

1. Summary of the results

The original statement is demonstrably incorrect. Multiple companies have both the capability and active plans for polar orbit launches:

• SpaceX is actively preparing for the Fram2 mission, scheduled for March 31, 2025, which will be the first human spaceflight over Earth's polar regions using a Falcon 9 rocket ^{[1] [2]}
• Isar Aerospace has already attempted a polar orbit launch from Norway's Andøya Spaceport, though the launch failed after 18 seconds ^[3]
• Several European companies including Isar Aerospace, Orbex, and Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) are specifically developing polar orbit launch capabilities ^[4]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement overlooks several important contextual factors:

• Polar orbits represent a significant portion of commercial space activity, with expert Jonathan McDowell noting that "By far the bulk of the commercial market now is sun-synchronous polar orbit" ^[4]
• The Fram2 mission will make history as "the first fully private, all-civilian crew" to be placed in a polar orbit ^[2]
• Norway's northern location provides specific advantages for polar orbit launches, making it a strategic location for such missions ^[3]
• While some attempts have failed, like Isar Aerospace's test flight ^[5], this represents progress in developing European commercial space launch capabilities

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement appears to show a significant lack of awareness of current space industry developments. This could benefit:

• Traditional space industry players who might want to downplay the capabilities of newer commercial space companies
• Companies or nations that might want to present themselves as having exclusive capabilities in polar orbit launches
• The statement ignores the fact that multiple companies are not only capable but are actively pursuing polar orbit launches, with SpaceX's upcoming Fram2 mission being a prime example ^[6]
• It also overlooks the emerging European commercial space sector, which is specifically focusing on polar and sun-synchronous orbit capabilities ^[4]