Still Waters Posted September 16, 2010 #1 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Boeing said Wednesday that it was entering the space tourism business, an announcement that could bolster the Obama administration’s efforts to transform the National Aeronautics and Space Administration into an agency that focuses less on building rockets and more on nurturing a commercial space industry.The flights, which could begin as early as 2015, would most likely launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida to the International Space Station. The Obama administration has proposed turning over to private companies the business of taking NASA astronauts to orbit, and Boeing and Bigelow Aerospace of Las Vegas won an $18 million contract this year for preliminary development and testing of a capsule that could carry seven passengers. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+HerNibs Posted September 16, 2010 #2 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Is Boeing planning on bringing them back as well? If not...I have a list of future passengers... Nibs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakzar Break Posted September 20, 2010 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Is Boeing planning on bringing them back as well? If not...I have a list of future passengers... Nibs What are you trying to say here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewinn Posted September 20, 2010 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2010 only for the super rich. and i dont think i'd go into space anyway, haven't got the nerve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calman Posted October 3, 2010 #5 Share Posted October 3, 2010 (edited) if i had the money to risk my life going on a short stay in orbit i think i would invest in real estate in stead. Edited October 3, 2010 by calman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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