Attention all wannabe astronauts on GFY

[OzMan]

To be a space tourist will cost you US$207,000 and be available before 2009..


BUT DON'T I repeat DON'T try this in space.



Pilot Michael Melvill waves from the window of SpaceShipOne after completing a manned space flight. Richard Branson announced a hugely ambitious plan for the world's first commercial space flights, saying he would send "thousands" of fee-paying astronauts into orbit in the next five years.(AFP/File/Robyn Beck)

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[uno]

I don't have the stomach for 0G unfortunately. Maybe if i took a bunch of dramamine.

[Manowar]

i'd rather stay planted firmly on earth thanks

[bangman]

207k for a space trip.....
nuts

[Downtime]

I'd definately pay that much to do it; it'd be an awesome experience!

[jacked]

thats insane and his idea for a hotel in space i think he might be the first person to actually do such a thing

[Vitasoy]

I think, I'll wait a little longer. Until it goes mainstream

[crockett]

I'd go for it if the window was a little bigger..

[TweetyBird]

Originally posted by bangman
207k for a space trip.....
nuts

I copy that.

[MattO]

By 2009, that'll be the price of a gallon of gas, so actually it's quite a bargain!

[groark]

Originally posted by Vitasoy
I think, I'll wait a little longer. Until it goes mainstream

The way to go.

Someone played Freelancer? Bhoar i just wish i could live in that universe

[OzMan]

Originally posted by MattO
By 2009, that'll be the price of a gallon of gas, so actually it's quite a bargain!

You just might be right there