(Central News Agency, Haosong, California, 17th) Japanese billionaire fashion online shopping tycoon Maezawa will become the first person to orbit the moon on a large rocket in the United States SpaceX (SpaceX) rocket as early as 2023. He plans to bring 6 to 8 artists with him.
Once aspiring to be a rock star, Tomosasa Maezawa will become the first moon traveler since the last American Apollo mission in 1972. He paid an unknown amount and obtained the opportunity to visit the month before.
Maezawa Tosaku said tonight at the SpaceX headquarters and Rocket Factory in Haosong City, Los Angeles, California: "Since I was a child, I loved the moon. This is my dream of life."
42-year-old Maezawa Tosaku is the president of ZOZO, Japan's largest fashion online shopping platform. According to the business magazine "Forbes", he is the 18th richest man in Japan, with a net worth of US$3 billion (about NT$92.4 billion). His Instagram is full of photos of luxury life, including private jets, yachts and famous watches, as well as his favorite artwork.
Last year, he bought a painting worth $110.5 million by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, which made the media headlines.
In addition, he often makes him appear in gossip newspapers when interacting with celebrities. His old love includes the ex-wife of Chicago Bear pitcher Dabishuyou, who is now allegedly composes a love song with Japanese actor Ayame Goriki.
This entrepreneur loves modern art and founded the Contemporary Art Foundation in Tokyo. In 2017, he was selected as one of the top 200 collectors in the world by New York magazine ARTnews.
He said that his love for art made him decide to invite several artists to visit the moon with him.
Tomosaku Maezawa said, "I want to invite 6 to 8 artists from all over the world to join me in the monthly visit mission. I will ask them to create some works after returning to Earth. These works will inspire us dreamers."
SpaceX CEO Musk (Elon Musk) called Tomosaku Maezawa "the bravest and best adventurer." He said, "He took a step forward, and we are honored that he chose us."
Musk said that he would not disclose the monthly travel fee paid by Tosato Maezawa, but said, "The artist's monthly travel is free."
