Long-Distance Trip: NASA Opening Space Station to Visitors

Long-Distance Trip: NASA Opening Space Station to Visitors
The International Space Station seen from the Space Shuttle Discovery during separation, on March 25, 2009. NASA via AP
The Associated Press
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NEW YORK—You’ve heard about the International Space Station for years. Want to visit?

NASA announced on June 7 that the orbiting outpost is now open for business to private citizens, with the first visit expected to be as early as next year.