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Tourist-Class Soyuz Spacecraft Seats Open

Posted by simoniker on from the lance-bass-wears-suit-to-get-upgrade dept.

brandido writes "Put another notch in the belt for space tourism - Space.com is reporting that: "If you're looking for the ultimate in get-up-and go, take note: Tourist-class seats will be available on a Soyuz spacecraft bound for the International Space Station in 2004-2005. This off-planet trek comes courtesy of a deal struck between Space Adventures, a U.S. adventure travel firm, Russia's RSC Energia and the Russian Space Agency (Rosoviakosmos)." However, NASA has yet to be officially notified or to give formal approval, so there are still some speed bumps in the road map."

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  1. In relation to an earlier story by Goldberg's+Pants · · Score: 5, Funny

    See, this is the perfect way to get rid of Senator Hatch and his "I'm going to destroy your PC" brigade.

  2. Disclaimer by firehzd1 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I would like to see a copy of the disclaimer on that trip ... we will not be held liable for your luggage melting on re-entry... nor yourself.....

  3. In flight entertainment. by Hogwash+McFly · · Score: 5, Funny

    Man: Excuse me stewardess, what is the in flight movie?

    Stewardess: Apollo 13, sir.

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  4. Re:typical by geekoid · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Explosions WILL happen."

    I hope so, otjerwise the ship will just sit on the launch pad... :)

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