Learn how to watch SpaceX Inspiration4’s historic splashdown and safely return its crew to Earth. SpaceX, together with billionaire Jared Isaacman as mission commander, accomplished the first private orbital mission with non-astronauts onboard. The crew includes health worker and cancer survivor Hayley Arceneaux, black female astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor, and data engineer Chris Sembroski.
When and Where to Watch
SpaceX will broadcast the landing on the SpaceX channel on YouTube at 7:00 pm EST on Saturday, September 18. You can also watch it live on the SpaceX website and through social media platforms or TV. In addition, get full coverage and live updates on floridatoday.com/space or through the FLORIDA TODAY app.
The Inspiration4 Mission
The Inspiration4 mission aims to raise $200 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through a massive fundraising campaign. Jared Isaacman committed $100 million and has chosen Arceneaux to represent the hospital as the mission’s medical officer, being a childhood cancer survivor and St. Jude employee. Proctor, as a fourth black female astronaut, hopes to inspire women of color to reach for the stars, while Sembroski joined the mission as a donor.
Final Thoughts
Now you know how to watch SpaceX Inspiration4’s splashdown, one of the most remarkable space missions in history. Share this article with your family and friends and don’t hesitate to leave a comment or question in the contact forum section below.
FAQs
What is the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission?
The SpaceX Inspiration4 mission is the world’s first fully civilian mission to orbit. It aims to raise $200 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through a massive fundraising campaign while sending non-astronauts into space.
Who are the Inspiration4 crew?
The Inspiration4 crew includes tech billionaire Jared Isaacman as mission commander, Hayley Arceneaux as mission medical officer, Dr. Sian Proctor as mission pilot, and Chris Sembroski as a data engineer. They are all non-astronauts.
