Wed. 09/15 - Civilian? Amateur? Private? Whatever, They're Going to Space!
SpaceX’s Inspiration4 all-civilian crew is blasting off tonight in Cape Canaveral. Here’s everything you need to know about the historic launch. Plus, the Māori Party in New Zealand has introduced a petition to rename the country its Māori language name, Aotearoa. And a newly identified species of insect has been named after RuPaul.
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SpaceX's Latest Mission Will Launch Four People Into Orbit (NY Times)
SpaceX Mission: How to Watch the Inspiration4 Launch (NY Times)
Inspiration4: Why SpaceX’s first…
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