Virgin Galactic. space tourism
Jul 29 2008, View Point

Richard Branson has triggered a new space race with the launch of a high-altitude jet name White Knight Two ‘Eve’ in the US. The jet will be used for his project to launch tourists into space. The space travel will cost $200,000 (£100,000) per...

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