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Millionaut Barrett Training as Backup for Next ISS Space Tourism Flight

“It is such a natural step for me,” [Barbara] Barrett said in a phone interview this week from Russia, where she is prepping for the planned Sept. 30 launch of Soyuz TMA-16. “One of the great adventures of humankind has been the ability to go into space.”

Billionaut Guy Laliberte Says Space Joyride is Money Well Spent

Billionaut Guy Laliberte says the tens of millions he is spending to go into space will help promote his environmental foundation.

Profile: Virgin Galactic FD Elizabeth Rumsey

Virgin Galactic’s FD Elizabeth Rumsey has the ultimate responsibility for overseeing the financial end of Richard Branson’s space tourism company.

Endeavour Launch Set for July 11

NASA says things look good for the launch of the space shuttle Endeavour on July 11.

ISS Clearly Visible Over U.S. During Fourth of July Weekend

As America celebrates its 233rd birthday this holiday weekend, there will be an extra light in the sky along with the fireworks. Across the country, Americans will be treated to spectacular views of the International Space Station as it orbits 220 miles above Earth.

Millionaut Barrett Training as Backup for Next ISS Space Tourism Flight

“It is such a natural step for me,” [Barbara] Barrett said in a phone interview this week from Russia, where she is prepping for the planned Sept. 30 launch of Soyuz TMA-16. “One of the great adventures of humankind has been the ability to go into space.”