nasa for decades during the apollo programs. but not inside the capsule is a professional athletes. >> the few came before, many are about to follow. the door's opening now. it's pretty incredible. >> reporter: jared isaacman who funded the flight believes that the all-civilian mission to orbit will change perceptions about who gets to go to space. 29-year-old haley arsinoe is a pediatric physical's aid. and a finalist and didn't make the cut. and christian sembroski didn't think he had the right stuff. >> it's incredible to see someone out here, now i'm the one, down center line.