SpaceX has confirmed plans to launch up to four private citizens into the highest orbit since Gemini 11. The Elon Musk-led company has partnered with Space Adventures Inc. – who launched seven tourists to the ISS on Soyuz rockets in the early 2000’s, however these flights won’t be stopped off at the Space Station and no dates or costs for the flights were announced.

As part of our expanded Talkin’ Science, Dr Brad and Matt dive into the detail of this story.

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