Star trek: three rich men return from Nasa’s first foray into space tourism

This was the first time Nasa opened its space hatches to tourists, who paid $55m for a week, which was extended to nearly 17 days

Three rich businessmen returned from the International Space Station with their astronaut escort Monday, wrapping up a pricey trip that marked Nasa's debut as a B&B host.

Flying back in a SpaceX capsule, they splashed down in the Atlantic off the Florida coast to close out a 17-day tour that cost them $55m apiece.