X-Prize Cup/Olympics Planned

sckienle writes "Space.com has a quick article in their astronotes section about the X-Prize committee's idea of an X-Prize competition. Apparently they are thinking about having a 'X-Prize Cup' where 'teams would compete for cash prizes, attempting to set new records.' My favorite quote: 'The notion is to try and bring the money and excitement of NASCAR and Formula One racing into space.'"

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Oh wow

[stratjakt]

I find all this stuff fascinating.

The fact that the guy who wrote Duke Nuk'Em will be the first man in space is absolutely thrilling. The fact that he is openly gay only adds to the bravery.

The only thing I dont get is racing. If they both have to get the same escape velocity to go to space then they'll both go the same speed.

But still, I would stay up all night to watch rich guys launch model rockets.