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NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2016 Shift 2 📅 02 Apr, 2016

Who among the following became the first tourist to space by spending $20 million for 8 days in orbit?

A
Greg Olsen
B
Charles Simonyi
C
Dennis Tito
D
Mark Shuttleworth
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NTPC Graduate Tier 1
2016 • 02 Apr, 2016 • Shift 2
Who among the following became the first tourist to space by spending $20 million for 8 days in orbit?
Correct Answer
Dennis Tito
Aeronautical Milestone: In April 2001, commercial space travel marked a historic first when a private citizen funded his own trip to orbit the Earth.The Journey......
Ref/Book : NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2016
Ref. Subject Static GK
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Ref. Topic World Firsts
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Aeronautical Milestone ▼
In April 2001, commercial space travel marked a historic first when a private citizen funded his own trip to orbit the Earth.
The Journey ▼
An American engineer and multimillionaire paid an estimated $20 million to the Russian space agency for a seat on the Soyuz TM-32 mission to the International Space Station.
Conclusion ▼
Dennis Tito holds the unique historical distinction of being the world's first-ever self-funded space tourist.
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