SpaceX is planning its first pure commercial space flight before the end of the year and has announced the hiring of space tourists, the company said on its website.
The flight is named Inspiration4, sponsored by Mr. Jared Isaacman, founder of Shift4 Payments.
The very first touring crew commander was Isaacman, a 37-year-old businessman, a leading figure in the US payment transaction industry and a fan of numerous air shows. This billionaire will finance 3 other astronauts during the flight.
The Earth orbit flight from Cape Canaveral Aerospace will last a few days, but details of the flight have not yet been revealed.
Need to become a crew member in the next space flight?
You can become a crew member by making a donation to Children’s Cancer Hospital (USA), which is sponsored by the next flight.
You can apply for selection on the dedicated flight site, after making a minimum contribution of USD 10 – this money will be used to help children with cancer, as well as for the Contributor Potential Space Flight Contribution.
According to the organizers, the more you contribute, the greater the possibility of being selected and you can receive great memories.
The company said the names of the space travelers will be announced within a month. All preparations for the flight will be carried out by SpaceX.
SpaceX, under contract with NASA to build a crew dragon manned spacecraft, has so far performed two flights carrying astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).
