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SpaceX announces world's first 'all-civilian mission to orbit Earth'
SpaceX has announced the world's first "all-civilian mission to orbit Earth", Inspiration4, which is set to take off as early as the fourth quarter of 2021 from the historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX said in a tweet Monday that the mission will enable access for "everyday people who dream of going to space."
The Inspiration4 crew will board SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule for a multi-day journey, orbiting Earth every 90 minutes along a customized flight path that will be carefully monitored by the aerospace company's mission control.Upon conlcusion of the mission, Dragon will reenter Earth's atmosphere for a soft water landing off the coast of Florida.
The mission, which will be led by Shift4 payments founder and CEO Jared Isaacman, will raise funds and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Isaacman, an accomplished jet pilot who holds several world records including two Speed-Around-The-World flights in 2008 and 2009 that raised money and awareness for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, has flown in over 100 airshows as part of the Black Diamond Jet Team, dedicating every performance to charitable causes.
In 2011, Isaacman co-founded what would become the world’s largest private air force, Draken International, to train pilots for the United States Armed Forces.
"I want to use this moment to bring humanity together, fuel change on Earth and inspire others to follow their dreams," Isaacman tweeted. "It’s an honor to partner with@StJude@Shift4Shop@SpaceX to make the first all-civilian mission to space happen."
Isaacman has committed to give $100 million to St. Jude and is inviting everyone to join him in attempting to raise upwards of $200 million or more in support of St. Jude’s multi-billion dollar expansion aimed to accelerate research advancements and save more children worldwide. He will also offer additional support to the St. Jude fundraising effort in the form of other prizes, including flights in a military jet and flight gear.
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SpaceX announces world's first 'all-civilian mission to orbit Earth'
SpaceX has announced the world's first "all-civilian mission to orbit Earth", Inspiration4, which is set to take off as early as the fourth quarter of 2021 from the historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX said in a tweet Monday that the mission will enable access for "everyday people who dream of going to space."
The Inspiration4 crew will board SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule for a multi-day journey, orbiting Earth every 90 minutes along a customized flight path that will be carefully monitored by the aerospace company's mission control.Upon conlcusion of the mission, Dragon will reenter Earth's atmosphere for a soft water landing off the coast of Florida.
The mission, which will be led by Shift4 payments founder and CEO Jared Isaacman, will raise funds and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Isaacman, an accomplished jet pilot who holds several world records including two Speed-Around-The-World flights in 2008 and 2009 that raised money and awareness for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, has flown in over 100 airshows as part of the Black Diamond Jet Team, dedicating every performance to charitable causes.
In 2011, Isaacman co-founded what would become the world’s largest private air force, Draken International, to train pilots for the United States Armed Forces.
"I want to use this moment to bring humanity together, fuel change on Earth and inspire others to follow their dreams," Isaacman tweeted. "It’s an honor to partner with@StJude@Shift4Shop@SpaceX to make the first all-civilian mission to space happen."
Isaacman has committed to give $100 million to St. Jude and is inviting everyone to join him in attempting to raise upwards of $200 million or more in support of St. Jude’s multi-billion dollar expansion aimed to accelerate research advancements and save more children worldwide. He will also offer additional support to the St. Jude fundraising effort in the form of other prizes, including flights in a military jet and flight gear.
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