Anousheh Ansari
Anousheh Ansari was the first female private citizen to leave the Earth's atmosphere. Ansari became the fourth space tourist ever, paying for her 10-day trip to the International Space Station with the Russian space program in September 2006. Ansari is the founder and CEO of the telecommunications company Prodea Systems.
Fast Facts
- Founder and CEO: Prodea Systems
- First female private space tourist1
- Paid estimated $20 million for trip1
- Took 10-day journey to International Space Station in 20061
- Flew with Russian space program1
- Replaced Japanese businessman Daisuke Enomoto, who was pulled due to health risks2
- Enomoto believes he was grounded unfairly
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