What the Inspiration4 crew is up to

After months of preparation, the Inspiration4 for crew is finally up in space, orbiting the Earth for three days. Thanks to a fully autonomous vehicle, they will have free time on their hands for a number of activities.

What's next? SpaceX Inspiration4 crew to conduct experiments

SpaceX launched Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian mission, into orbit on Wednesday. A Dragon Crew capsule will carry its four passengers across a low earth orbit with a return to Earth planned for Saturday. The crew will partake in a first-of-its-kind health research initiative to increase humanity’s knowledge on the impact of spaceflight on the human body.

What makes Inspiration4 mission so special?

This is a history-making launch by SpaceX as it is comprised of an all-civilian crew. The launch is also a fundraising mission hoping to raise millions of dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.