When did Dennis Tito pay 20 million to become the first space tourist?

Dennis Tito became the first space tourist when he paid approximately $20 million to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) in April 2001. His historic journey began on April 28, 2001, when he launched aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft. Tito's trip marked a significant milestone in commercial space travel, paving the way for future private spaceflights.