Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features.

User AvatarBuild your avatar
Please select your date of birth for special perks on your birthday. Your username will be your unique profile link and will be publicly used in comments.
Narcity Pro

This is a Pro feature.

Time to level up your local game with Narcity Pro.

Pro

$5/month

$40/year

  • Everything in the Free plan
  • Ad-free reading and browsing
  • Unlimited access to all content including AI summaries
  • Directly support our local and national reporting and become a Patron
  • Cancel anytime.
For Pro members only Pro
Summary

SpaceX Wants To Send You To Space On The World's First-Ever All-Civilian Mission In 2021

Three seats on the spacecraft are being raffled off to the public.
SpaceX Inspiration4 Elon Musk All-Civilian Space Mission
spacex | Instagram spacex | Instagram
Contributor

SpaceX wants to send you to space on the world's first-ever all-civilian mission, and all you have to do is enter for a chance at a seat onboard the Dragon spacecraft.

Founder Elon Musk announced Monday that the company plans to send the all-civilian mission, called Inspiration4, into orbit by the fourth quarter of 2021.

Editor's Choice: SpaceX's Latest Rocket Test Ended With A Bang And Elon Musk Was Hyped (VIDEO)

17,000 MPH The speed at which the spacecraft orbits Earth. 

The mission will be commanded by tech billionaire and accomplished aviator Jared Isaacman, who is raffling off three seats alongside him aboard Dragon to the general public.

Before launch, the selected crew will receive astronaut training from SpaceX on both the launch vehicle and Dragon spacecraft, including orbital mechanics, operating in microgravity, zero gravity, and other forms of stress testing.

Once the crew is prepped, Inspiration4 will leave Earth from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where it will be launched into orbit on a multi-day journey. 

Traveling at over 17,000 mph, the spacecraft will travel around the planet every 90 minutes on a customized flight path. 

Back on the ground, the journey will be carefully monitored at every step by SpaceX mission control.

If you're interested in lifting off to outer space, you can learn how to potentially join the historic journey on the mission's website. 

USANews

Explore this list   👀

    • Julia Murphy
      Julia Murphy was an Associate Editor for Narcity Media.

    Toronto drivers may be fined over $183 for breaking this law and the city is cracking down

    This is something every Toronto driver should know. 🚗

    Advertisement Content

    'Aviation Nation' is a celebration of Canada's legacy of flight that'll inspire your kids

    The book honours famous aviators, groundbreaking flights, legendary aircraft and more.

    Ontario is home to the 'Hamptons of the North' with shimmering lakes and dreamy villages

    It's a magical spot for a getaway.

    Northern lights could be seen across Canada this weekend, including southern Ontario

    You don't need special equipment to see the aurora!

    Minimum wage is going up across Canada soon — but one province is getting left behind

    It could mean a raise of over $1,600 a year! 💸

    This enchanting small town set on a BC island was named among North America's 'most peaceful'

    Sandy beaches, ancient forests and a cozy town — anyone?. 🌲

    Parks Canada is hiring for these high-paying jobs and you can make up to $129,000

    Some positions don't require a university degree!

    Ontario Trillium Benefit payments for September go out soon — Here's how much you can get

    More government cash is headed to Ontarians next week. 💵

    Canada's new $2 coin is an actual piece of art featuring blue, yellow and orange hues

    This colourful circulation coin is historic!

    New data reveals the 'most peaceful' places to live and Canadian towns demolished US ones

    Five Canadian towns were named the most serene on the continent. 🍁

    Northern lights could be seen across Canada this weekend, including southern Ontario

    You don't need special equipment to see the aurora!

    This Ontario gem with waterfront towns and beaches is one of Canada's 'best' spots to live

    It has "large" homes "priced much lower" than major Canadian cities.

    10 charming small towns in BC that ranked as the 'best' to live in and will tempt you to move

    Small-town life at it's finest!