I'm more impressed they are going 800 miles into space, that's actual space, it's three times the height of the ISS
Also the privately developed new spacesuits, that is almost impressively risky.
This seems like a purposefully loaded headline. What would be the reasons for describing an astronaut by their wealth status? Not to mention there are 3 other astronauts on the flight.
I read it as "Yes, private space flight is now really an option, but it's still not cheap".