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NASA Buys 12 Seats On Soyuz

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i-can-see-my-house-from-here dept.

jamax noted that NASA has announced the purchase of 12 seats on Soyuz for 2014 to 2016. The price tag was $753 million — just a stitch over $62M per chair to the ISS.

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  1. Ouch by FlapHappy · · Score: 1, Funny

    That is a lot to pay for economy class. Do they at least get an in-flight movie or a boxed lunch?

  2. Re:Value? by malraid · · Score: 3, Funny

    No, there's a fee per checked bag. Only carry-on satellites that can fit underneath the seat in front of you are allowed for safety reasons.

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    please excuse my apathy
  3. Re:Value? by Chrisq · · Score: 5, Funny

    In what way do secret spy satellites contribute to national security?

    If I told you that I'd have to shoot you.