Cheesemonger copies Elon Musk and launches block of Stilton into space for charity stunt

A CHEESE lover plans to launch a piece of Stilton into space.

Joe Bangles’ stunt is inspired by Tesla boss Elon Musk who sent one of his cars into space.

Joe, aka Hertfordshire roofing company manager Alan Pender, is now working with a ­crypto-currency network called Stilton Musk — named after Elon, 50.

High-altitude balloon operators Sent Into Space will put the blue cheese into orbit.

The stunt is to raise awareness of global problems over access to food.

A source said: “NASA are involved too and are helping to make it happen.

“Stilton Musk was created last year and has been backed by a number of celebrities like Paris Hilton and the rapper Snoop Dogg.

They added: "Shares in the company are now up to almost £2million.

“The charity allows people struggling to access free food in participating shops."