SpaceX plans to launch a crew of four civilians into orbit this week on a mission lasting at least three days that will take them 360 miles from Earth.
Payment-systems billionaire Jared Isaacman is funding the trip and donated the three other seats as part of an effort to raise money for charity. The launch window opens at 8:02 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
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