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How a $10M Bet Made Civilian Spaceflight a Reality w/ Anousheh Ansari, Gregg Maryniak, and Erik Lindbergh | EP #122

Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

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Launching Ambitions: A Journey into Civilian Spaceflight

This chapter recounts the speaker's personal journey into civilian spaceflight, starting with a memorable event in 1996 that involved networking with influential figures. It highlights the challenges and skepticism faced while advocating for a significant financial prize to promote space exploration, ultimately leading to discussions about the societal benefits of venturing into space. Through anecdotes and reflections, the chapter emphasizes the transformative power of dreams and innovation in the budding industry of space travel.

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