Why the SpaceX / Inspiration 4 Private Space Mission is a Big Deal

In about two weeks SpaceX will launch the first fully privately crewed (and paid for) space mission for a three day trip to an orbit higher than the Hubble Space Telescope. The mission will be crewed by four private citizens and is a fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Hospital. See more space: http://lon.tv/space and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s

VIDEO INDEX:

00:00 - Intro

00:29 - Private Spaceflight History

02:53 - Blue Origin & Virgin Galactic

04:04 - Inspiration 4 Mission

08:42 - Inspiration 4 Crew

12:48 - SpaceX Dragon Capsule Size

13:58 - Training & Cost?

15:54 - Axiom’s January Mission to ISS

17:23 - My Coverage of Inspiration 4

18:06 - Supporter Thank Yous

18:24 - Helping The Channel

18:42 - My Other Channels

19:27 - Conclusion

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