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20 years 2 months ago #4888 by Seanie_Morris
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Its started! Only a matter of time now...

British entrepreneur Richard Branson has announced his company has signed a deal to offer the world's first commercial flights to space under the branding "Virgin Galactic."

Branson, head of the Virgin Atlantic airline, said Monday that passengers in groups of five could be sent into orbit by 2008 at around £110,000 ($200,000) a trip.


www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/09/27/branson.space/index.html


heers,

Seanie
Midlands Astronomy Club.
Radio Presenter (Midlands 103), Space Enthusiast, Astronomy Outreach Co-ordinator.
Former IFAS Chairperson and Secretary.

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20 years 2 months ago #4890 by spculleton
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Another thing I need to win the Lotto for ...
Shane Culleton.

Dozo Yoroshiku Onegai Shimasu

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20 years 2 months ago #4891 by albertw
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Another thing I need to win the Lotto for ...


Nah, you only need to remortgage for this!
Albert White MSc FRAS
Chairperson, International Dark Sky Association - Irish Section
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20 years 2 months ago #4895 by dave_lillis
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Another thing I need to win the Lotto for ...


Nah, you only need to remortgage for this!


There's an idea ! :wink:
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Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)

Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go. :)
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor

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20 years 2 months ago #4898 by spculleton
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She'd fu-cking kill me!

(Although it's not a bad idea!)
Shane Culleton.

Dozo Yoroshiku Onegai Shimasu

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