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Space Tourism First Hand

Posted by Zonk on from the watch-for-rocks dept.

starexplorer writes "You've probably heard that Zero-G Corporation is offering weightless trips to the public. But now, Space.com is reporting an insider's assessment of the experience. Space Tourism seems to be taking off with the public, and with advertisers, as evidenced by Volvo's new 'win a trip to space' contest that kicked off during the Super Bowl."

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  1. No, thank you by Pan+T.+Hose · · Score: 2, Funny

    While there is no one in space to hear my scream, I'll just stay with sex tourism, thank you very much.

    --
    Sincerely,
    Pan Tarhei Hosé, PhD.
    "Homo sum et cogito ergo odi profanum vulgus et libido."
  2. Uh, SUPERBOWL...? by MerryGoByeBye · · Score: 3, Funny
    Gee, if there's anything that would make my ultimate geek-masturbatory fantasy-come-true of going up into space any better, it would definitely be sitting next to a redneck football fan.

    That would be just the best.
    </sarcasm>
  3. Just one big commercial by jangobongo · · Score: 4, Informative
    Well, that video was like a 10 minute commercial for Zero-G, Volvo, and Diet Rite all in one. Very glowing, "Every one should try this" and "Don't worry about space sickness. It's not a big deal!" The only thing they didn't include was the cost. So here you are - for the next two available flights:
    • Flight ZG-28 from Fort Lauderdale, FL - Saturday, Mar 12, 2005 - $3,750.00 + Tax

    • Flight ZG-29 from Fort Lauderdale, FL - Saturday, Apr 09, 2005 - $3,750.00 + Tax
    A more realistic (less-paid-endorsement-like) first person account of a ride on the "vomit comet" can be found here. I think that I'll stick to getting my zero gravity thrills on a roller coaster, thanks!
    --

    Sig cancelled due to lack of interest
  4. Maybe later by AndreySeven · · Score: 2, Funny
    Once I'm loaded and can afford paying thousands of dollars for a 25 second roller coaster ride, maybe...

    I would like the weightlessness to last more than 25 seconds, and have a private room in which i can entertain a woman... *goes into a long daydream*

    --
    University of Washington

    Student

  5. My own photographs. by cogpp · · Score: 2, Informative

    I got to take part in some parabolic flights last year and have put up the photographs and some videos here.