Which organisation launched the first fully private astronaut mission to the International Space Station?a)NASAb)ISROc)SpaceXd)ESACorrect answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

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Which organisation launched the first fully private astronaut mission to the International Space Station?

a)
NASA
b)
ISRO
c)
SpaceX
d)
ESA

Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Ax-1, a mission from Houston-based Company Axiom Space. It is the first fully private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
The four-member crew officially began a ten-day journey that will include eight days aboard the International Space Station. Their capsule is known as Endeavour.

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