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flag South Dakota Republican Tim Rex became the first U.S. politician in space on Nov. 18, 2025, aboard a private spacecraft.

flag Tim Rex, a former South Dakota state senator and Republican politician, has become the first American politician to travel to space, launching aboard a private spacecraft on November 18, 2025. flag The mission, organized by a commercial spaceflight company, marked a milestone in civilian space travel. flag Rex, who has long advocated for space exploration and technology, described the experience as transformative and emphasized the importance of expanding access to space for non-astronauts. flag His flight comes amid growing interest in space tourism and private sector involvement in space missions.

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