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Beer That’s Out Of This World: Billionaire Pilot Is Sending Hops Into Space For Charity

The crew of Inspiration4 underwent fighter jet training in Montana in preparation for its September space mission. Inspiration4/John Kraus
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Inspiration4 mission, the world's first all-civilian space flight, aims to raise awareness and funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
  • Crew member Jared Isaacman purchased all four seats for the flight and donated three to St. Jude as part of a significant fundraising effort.
  • The mission will carry 70 pounds of hops into space, which will then be auctioned off to breweries to generate additional funds for St. Jude.
  • Several major breweries, including Samuel Adams, Sierra Nevada, and Ninkasi, have expressed interest in acquiring the space-flown hops.
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When the Inspiration4 mission launches from Kennedy Space Center on September 15, its capsule will be hauling more than just the world’s first all-civilian crew into space. It will also be carrying 70 pounds of hops.

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