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Trouble In Branson-Land, As Would-Be Space Tourists Get Antsy Over Delays

Posted by timothy on from the that's-only-a-few-months dept.

schwit1 (797399) writes "Rumors are flying that some of the individuals who gave Virgin Galactic deposits for space tourism flights on SpaceShipTwo are demanding their money back. It appears that the most recent delay, revealed by Branson on David Letterman, is the cause." How much would you pay to go to space, if the ticket was only good starting 10 years from now? How about 20? How about, as Branson claims, if it was early next year?

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  1. Ready when its ready. by BeCre8iv · · Score: 3, Insightful

    You would think prospective human cargo would appreciate this.

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  2. Re:They're not astronauts, they're ballast. by CrimsonAvenger · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Like the Mercury and Vostok guys, then?

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  3. the virgin galactic craft isn't even a spacecraft by The_Rook · · Score: 4, Insightful

    more to the point, the virgin galactic craft doesn't go anywhere. it has no destination other than downrange. so all branson is selling is a roller coaster ride. and an expensive one at that.

    the russians (and soon spacex) at least have a space station as a destination.

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  4. Re:the virgin galactic craft isn't even a spacecra by khallow · · Score: 3, Insightful

    A roller coaster ride to 100 km. They aren't selling a destination here, but rather an experience. So it's not a problem for them.