SpaceX Launches 3 Civilians To Space Station For $55M Each

The American, Canadian and Israeli businessmen will be accompanied by former NASA astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria on their nearly two-week stay.

SpaceX launched three businessmen and their astronaut escort to the International Space Station on Friday for more than a week’s stay, as NASA joins Russia in hosting guests at the world’s most expensive tourist destination.

It’s SpaceX’s first private charter flight to the orbiting lab after two years of carrying astronauts there for NASA.

Arriving at the space station Saturday will be an American, Canadian and Israeli who run investment, real estate and other companies. They’re paying $55 million apiece for the rocket ride and accommodations, all meals included.