SpaceX names Japanese businessman as first private passenger to the moon

SpaceX founder and chief executive Elon Musk, announces Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa as the first private passenger on a trip around the moon.

SpaceX founder and chief executive Elon Musk, announces Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa as the first private passenger on a trip around the moon. Source: AP/Chris Carlson

A Japanese billionaire will be the first private passenger to take a trip around the moon on a rocket designed by Elon Musk's company Space-X. The announcement has provided some rare relief for Mr Musk, whose recent behaviour has reportedly damaged his company's reputation.



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