Ten Days in Space = $35 Million

By Mansur Mirovalev

Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte said Tuesday his mission was accomplished after a 10-day trip to the International Space Station where he hosted a global Web broadcast that featured rock stars and politicians.

The Canadian billionaire, dubbed the first clown in space, said his $35 million trip was an effective “marketing tool to put the One Drop Foundation on the map.” The non-profit group promotes access to clean water worldwide.

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