Space Tourism … and Much More
A spectacular video sequence showing space shuttle Atlantis roaring into orbit using on-board cameras – including the landings of the solid rocket boosters in the ocean. Very cool.
Spaceport America Wants to Hire Tour Guide Company
NMSA ANNOUNCEMENT
The New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) will be issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) on July 12 seeking bids for a contractor to provide regular sightseeing tours of the Spaceport America facilities and construction jobsite to the public. The NMSA wants to start regular weekend tour service as early as September 1, 2010. Prospective [...]
European Conference to Explore Suborbital Flight Regulations
A September conference in Leiden will focus on how Europe will regulate suborbital flights.
Whitehorn: British Airways “Dirty Tricks” Pushed Virgin Group to Explore Space
BA “dirty tricks” pushed Virgin into space – Whitehorn
MEETTHEBOSS.TV
Virgin’s latest plans to push travellers into space was the direct result of what Virgin Galactic president Will Whitehorn calls Brtish Airways “dirty tricks” campaign of 1993.
Speaking exclusively to MeetTheBoss.tv in London, Whitehorn said the actions of the airline immediately inspired Virgin to seek [...]
Great pictures, thanks for posting.