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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 spaceflight, is set to carry 70 pounds of hops into orbit.
  • The mission's primary goal is to raise awareness and funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
  • Mission pilot and billionaire Jared Isaacman conceived the idea of flying hops to space, intending to auction them to a brewery to create a "space brew" and generate additional funds for St. Jude.
  • This unique fundraising initiative has already attracted significant interest from several prominent breweries, including Samuel Adams.
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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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