Enlarge / Dr. Sian Proctor seems to have enjoyed three days in orbit. (credit: SpaceX)
Four amateur astronauts returned from a three-day private spaceflight this weekend overflowing with enthusiasm about the experience. “Best ride of my life, ” said Dr. Sian Proctor , shortly after emerging from the Crew Dragon capsule.
Future customers for such a free-flying orbital experience, however , weren’t waiting for the initial reviews to express their interest in going to space. Even before the Crew Dragon spacecraft splashed down on Saturday night the Inspiration4 mission had already ignited a firestorm of interest.
“The amount of people who are approaching us through our sales and marketing portals has actually increased significantly, ” said Benji Reed, Senior Director of Human Spaceflight Programs for SpaceX, during a call with reporters after the area tourism mission landed. “There’s tons of interest rolling in now. ”
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