General / Off-Topic Space flights for tourists

Sir.Tj

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Sir.Tj
http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/091207-spaceshiptwo-space-touristm.html

http://www.virgingalactic.com/

Hmm, don't know if it will ever happen but..If you need me I'll be checking for money down the back of the sofa.

Looks a tiny bit like a Lion Transport to me.

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Geraldine

Geraldine
A bit cheeky calling themselves Virgin Galactic. They don't even have a Class One Hyperdrive!:D Well not yet at anycase.........:rolleyes:

But you are right TJ, it does look a bit like the Lion. Maybe Branson and his design team are Elite fans too?:)
 

Callum Rowley

Callum Rowley
I still find it quite surreal that space flight is opening up to tourist trade, yet governments / space agencies still can't get people past the moon :)

Virgin Galactic also sounds very cool.
 

Geraldine

Geraldine
You know, looking at Virgin's ad it reminded me of the Pan Am ads in the movie 2010. I always wanted to take a trip in the iconic Pan Am Orion. What a shame the company folded. Although I think they still operate a very small service in the States.

Anyways, here is a link to that classic docking sequence from 2001.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDAWszeZtNg&feature=related

They must be good pilots though as they got it right first go!:rolleyes: Also think that Branson's ship does look a little like the Orion too.
 
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