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SpaceX Expected To Launch First All-Civilian Crew Wednesday

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – SpaceX is set to make history on Wednesday when it launches the first all-civilian crew into orbit.

The crew includes a geoscientist, a U.S. Air Force veteran and engineer, a physician's assistant and a childhood cancer survivor.

They'll be led by Jared Isaacman, the billionaire CEO of an e-commerce company.

The mission will benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

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