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Inspiration4 was a SpaceX Crew Dragon mission launched on 16 September 2021 that completed the first orbital spaceflight with an all-civilian crew. The mission was commanded and funded by entrepreneur Jared Isaacman and carried crew members Hayley Arceneaux, Sian Proctor, and Christopher Sembroski. It orbited Earth for about three days at an altitude higher than the International Space Station, supporting fundraising and awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Who were the four crew members of Inspiration4?
The all-civilian crew was Jared Isaacman, Hayley Arceneaux, Sian Proctor, and Chris Sembroski. Isaacman commanded and funded the mission.
When did Inspiration4 launch and what spacecraft did it use?
Inspiration4 launched on 16 September 2021 aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. It was an orbital mission rather than a suborbital tourist flight.
What made Inspiration4 different from earlier Crew Dragon missions?
It completed the first orbital spaceflight with an entirely civilian crew. None of its four passengers was a government astronaut assigned to the mission.
How long did Inspiration4 stay in orbit?
The mission lasted about three days in orbit before the Crew Dragon returned to Earth. It also supported a fundraising effort for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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