The Crew Dragon is set to send four "everyday people" into space from the Florida coast on Wednesday in a milestone launch that could kick off a new era in space tourism.

Inspiration4's Crew Dragon waits on top of a Falcon9 rocket for a launch into orbit.

Editor's note: The Inspiration4 mission has reached orbit.

Hot on the rocket-fueled-heels of the billionaire space race, four "everyday people" are ready to make space history when they strap into a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule and go for a three-day joyride around our planet.

The Inspiration4 crew from left to right: Chris Sembroski, Sian Proctor, Jared Isaacman and Hayley Arceneaux.

The crew will conduct health research experiments during the flight, but the mission will also raise money for St.

Inspiration4 has some strong sentiments on why the mission is important: "Inspiration4, the first commercial mission to space, may mark the beginning of the next Age of Exploration." That's a lofty concept, but it's not crazy.

Inspiration4 suggests space could soon be in reach for more people than ever before.

Netflix is running the Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space docuseries following the crew from launch to landing.

Since Inspiration4 won't be docking with the ISS, SpaceX has instead kitted out the nose of the Crew Dragon with a large, bowl-shaped window that should provide spectacular views of Earth