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4 civilians to circle Earth on SpaceX's first private flight

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4 civilians to circle Earth on SpaceX's first private flight

4 civilians to circle Earth on SpaceX's first private flight

A historic launch is scheduled out of Kennedy Space Center Wednesday evening.

The first-ever all civilian crew will launch into space for a three-day mission.


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