“We all know we need to take care of this earth, but we also need to be prepared to reach beyond it.”

That’s what Rochester-based entrepreneur Aaron Newman said to reporters after returning to solid ground, following his Blue Origin flight last week.

Newman became the 717th human to pass the Karman Line.

He says his trip was about more than exclusive space tourism, and he wants this experience open to everyone.

We discuss how to do it with our guest:

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