Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has revealed on Instagram that he plans to fly on Blue Origin’s first human spaceflight subsequent month.
“I need to go on this flight as a result of it is a factor I’ve wished to do all my life,” Bezos, the richest particular person on the earth, mentioned in a submit printed Monday morning. “It is an journey. It is a large deal for me.”
Bezos mentioned he invited his youthful brother, Mark, whom he described as his greatest buddy, to go alongside. The 2 brothers will be part of the winner of an public sale for a 3rd seat on the flight, which is about to happen on July 20 of this 12 months. Bidding for this seat is already at $2.eight million however is prone to go increased throughout a stay public sale on July 12. Proceeds from this public sale might be donated to Blue Origin’s basis, Membership for the Future.
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