Jannicke Mikkelsen is a Norwegian commercial astronaut, award-winning cinematographer, and director known for pushing the boundaries of storytelling through cutting-edge technology. She became Norway’s first female astronaut as the commander of the historic Fram2 mission, the first human spaceflight to orbit Earth over both poles.

With a career rooted in innovation, Mikkelsen has specialized in 3D, virtual reality, and immersive filmmaking, often working in extreme environments including the Arctic, underwater, aviation, and space. Her work has included collaborations with global leaders in science and entertainment such as NASA, Netflix, the BBC, and cultural icons like Queen and Sir David Attenborough.

A pioneer at the intersection of art and exploration, she has received international recognition for technical achievement in cinematography and has been named among the most influential women in technology in both Norway and the UK. Her career reflects a commitment to capturing the unknown and expanding human perspective—both on Earth and beyond it.