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Anousheh Ansari receives honorary doctorate for pioneering commercial space travel

Anousheh Ansari, the first self-funded woman in space, was awarded an honorary doctorate in science by Swinburne University on Thursday. Her 2006 journey on a $20 million ticket to the ISS catalyzed commercial space travel, helping launch the $469 billion industry. Ansari envisions future space tourism akin to climbing Mount Everest for adventure seekers.

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