ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando couple will launch into space alongside comedian Pete Davidson and three others on Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft.
Sharon Hagle, CEO of SpaceKids Global, and her husband Marc Hagle, president and CEO of Tricor International, will take part in the 11-minute space flight that launches the crew 62 miles above Earth.
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The launch is scheduled for March 23.
Sharon’s nonprofit, SpaceKids, works to inspire elementary-aged children to get into space and STEAM+ careers.
“This flight represents what’s possible for every child who develops an interest in space,” Sharon said in a statement. “There has never been a more exciting time for the future of space exploration, and our children are witnessing moments that could change the trajectory of their careers and lives if introduced to space careers and STEAM+ education at an early enough age.”
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When they lift off, the Hagles will make history as the first married couple to fly to space on a commercial vehicle.
The couple will join the company of William Shatner and Michael Strahan, both previous passengers on Blue Origin launches.
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