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Russian Firm Plans Commercial Space Station

astroengine writes "Buoyed by plans for commercial space taxis, a Russian company plans to build and launch a privately owned outpost in orbit for tourists, scientists and other paying visitors. RSC Energia, which designed and built the Russian modules of the International Space Station, is partnering with Russian commercial space startup Orbital Technologies to manufacture the new hub, currently known as Commercial Space Station."

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  1. Re:There are no laws... by geekmux · · Score: 4, Funny

    against prostitution in space.

    Oh yeah, Zero-G Porn!

    "...ah yes kids, much like the drive for Internet at broadband speeds, the primary driver behind the Commercialization of Space was indeed zero-gravity porn. And thus, Zero-G-oo Productions shot out of nowhere and covered the industry like a blanket of white....snow."

  2. Re:There are no laws... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    To the moon, Alice!!

  3. Re:There are no laws... by Cwix · · Score: 3, Funny

    Your user name is strangely relevant to your post.

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    You are entitled to your own opinions, not your own facts.
  4. Re:At least someone is moving forward by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    well, if we shoot enough people those social programs wouldn't be needed...

  5. Re:At least someone is moving forward by djdanlib · · Score: 2, Funny

    Well, if you define 'space' as where things aren't, then most of the universe is space... except for things like stars, planets, etc etc. Kind of like saying "there's no dirt in that hole I just dug" right? ;)

    I know, it's silly.