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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on September 27, 2010, 15:00

Title: Virgin to launch space tourism in 18 months: Branson
Post by: sam on September 27, 2010, 15:00

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Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson said Monday that Virgin Galactic is on track to offer commercial space travel within 18 months, and that space hotels are next on the drawing board.

http://www.physorg.com/news204784738.html

Title: Re: Virgin to launch space tourism in 18 months: Branson
Post by: Rodders on September 27, 2010, 15:37

Will it include free evening and weekend calls?

Title: Re: Virgin to launch space tourism in 18 months: Branson
Post by: Simon on September 27, 2010, 16:09

I'd want my own toilet.

Title: Re: Virgin to launch space tourism in 18 months: Branson
Post by: Clive on September 27, 2010, 19:07

Beats going to Spain for the weekend!   ;D

Title: Re: Virgin to launch space tourism in 18 months: Branson
Post by: Simon on September 27, 2010, 19:14

Have you booked yet, Clive?

Title: Re: Virgin to launch space tourism in 18 months: Branson
Post by: Clive on September 27, 2010, 22:17

I don't have that sort of money!   :o  Besides they will probably say I am too long in the tooth for it!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Virgin to launch space tourism in 18 months: Branson
Post by: Simon on September 27, 2010, 23:07

I don't see what age has got to do with it, if one is healthy and wealthy enough.

Title: Re: Virgin to launch space tourism in 18 months: Branson
Post by: sam on September 28, 2010, 00:52

Quote from: Rodders on September 27, 2010, 15:37

Will it include free evening and weekend calls?

no but you do get a discount of £5 when booked with a broadband connection

Title: Re: Virgin to launch space tourism in 18 months: Branson
Post by: Clive on September 28, 2010, 08:30

 :pmsl: