SpaceX Inspiration4's most-awaited take-off is about to happen. The private and all-civilian space flight would send four crew members outside Earth's atmosphere. These individuals are the following:
The recovered first stage of a Falcon 9 rocket stands at Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) on February 2, 2021 in Hawthorne, California. - Inspiration4 mission commander Jared Isaacman, founder and chief executive officer of Shift4 Payments all-civilian Inspiration4 mission will raise $200 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through a donation based sweepstakes to select a member of the crew. (Photo by Patrick T. FALLON / AFP)
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- Jared Isaacman - the founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments, the leader in integrated payment processing solutions. He is also a pilot operating military and commercial flights.
- Hayley Arceneaux - a physician assistant from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the medical organization that saved her from her osteosarcoma bone cancer.
- Chris Sembroski - a U.S. Space Camp counselor who conducted simulated space shuttle missions. He is also supporting STEM-based education since it inspires young individuals to explore areas of their passions.
- Dr. Sian Proctor - a science communication specialist whose father works for NASA tracking station during the recent Apollo space missions. She also uses her motto "Space2inspire" to encourage various people to continue their passions.
How to Watch the SpaceX Inspiration4 Launch?
According to The Wired's latest report, you can watch the actual live stream via SpaceX's official webcast. The major space launch is expected to take place on Sept. 15 at exactly 8:02 p.m. ET.
The recovered first stage of a Falcon 9 rocket stands at Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) on February 2, 2021 in Hawthorne, California. - Inspiration4 mission commander Jared Isaacman, founder and chief executive officer of Shift4 Payments all-civilian Inspiration4 mission will raise $200 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
On the other hand, SpaceX would conduct its upcoming activity in Complex 39A, located at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. However, some critics said that the most-awaited space launch could be delayed.
If this happens, the next attempt would be on Sept. 16 at 8:05 p.m. EDT. For those interested to watch the complete SpaceX Inspiration4 launch event, you can click this link and scroll down until you reach the "Watch" option. Just click that button so that you can see the latest updates for the upcoming launch.
While SpaceX is still preparing for its upcoming all-civilian spacecraft, NASA Artemis is testing its spacesuit fabrics. On the other hand, Virgin Galactic delays commercial space missions with the Italian Air Force.
SpaceX Inspiration4's Other Details
SpaceX's official website explained the main objectives of the upcoming Inspiration4 launch.
"The Inspiration4 mission is part of Jared's ambitious fundraising goal to give hope to all kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases," said Elon Musk's space agency.
As of the moment, the giant space company aims to generate more than $200 million in revenue, which would all go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
