Space Tourism
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Here's what the first space hotel will look like
If you've ever wondered what it might be like to sleep among the stars, we've all just been given a glimpse. The Von Braun Station is a space hotel designed by the Gateway Foundation, and they plan to open it to guests by 2027. The
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Branson to unveil new rocket for space tourists
Sir Richard Branson is set to unveil the new Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo as the company pushes ahead in the race to send passengers into space. Appearing on Good Morning Britain, the billionaire businessman stood in front of the
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Space shuttle sails over New York's skyline in final flight
PA New Yorkers and tourists watched with joy as space shuttle Enterprise sailed over New York's skyline on its final flight before becoming a museum piece yesterday. In a city that's understandably wary of low-flying aircrafts,
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Which famous actor will be come the 500th space tourist?
PA Sir Richard Branson has said his venture to launch paying tourists into space has netted its 500th customer - US actor Ashton Kutcher, reports the Press Association. The billionaire made the announcement on his blog, saying he gave the
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Giant sip for mankind: Beer developed for space tourists
Everyone knows the relationship between man and beer is strong - and two Australian entrepreneurs have proved just how much by developing a brew that space tourists can drink in zero gravity. The engineers hope to have overcome problems faced by
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