Blue Origin just dropped the names of the six people who'll be hitching a ride on their next space tourism flight—including Mark Rocket, a former ambassador with a fittingly celestial name. No launch date’s set yet, but this 12th crewed mission keeps the momentum going for civilian trips to the edge of space.

Editor’s Note: Private space travel isn’t just for billionaires anymore—well, mostly, but it’s getting more diverse. Each mission like this normalizes the idea of civilians in space, nudging us closer to a future where hopping beyond Earth’s atmosphere might feel as routine as a long-haul flight. Plus, a diplomat on board? That’s a subtle nod to space becoming a diplomatic or even touristy frontier.