Inspiration4 Astronauts Beam After Return From 3-Day Journey to Orbit

The mission hinted at what space travel could look like in a more accessible future, while remaining in reach now to only the richest of the rich.

The Inspiration4 flight showed space tourism’s potential and limitations.

A crew of everypersons showed what space tourism could become in the future.

Sian Proctor is the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft.

The community college professor has long pursued her dream of being an astronaut.

SpaceX Launches Astronaut Crew Like No Other on Orbital Adventure

The Inspiration4 mission successfully lifted off from Florida, carrying with it an ambition of making spaceflight more accessible to the broader public.

How were the astronauts selected?

How did the Inspiration4 crew train for their flight?

Professional and amateur astronauts go through very similar training exercises.

Who are the other crew members?

In addition to Jared Isaacman, the mission's commander, there are three other astronauts aboard the Crew Dragon capsule.

Highlights From SpaceX’s Launch of Inspiration4

Four amateur astronauts who have never been to space before are on their way to an adventure in space unlike any before.

‘Very Ordinary’ Astronauts Prepare for an Extraordinary Launch to Space

The Inspiration4 mission shows private spaceflight’s promise, but also how far it has to go before just about anyone can travel to orbit.