A new venture
May 24, 1999 | 9:43 am
#1
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Join Date: Apr 1999
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A new venture
Welcome to the hotel galactica
British entrepreneur Richard Branson plans hotel in space
REUTERS
LONDON, May 20 — British entrepreneur Richard Branson is planning a hotel in space and has registered a company called “Virgin Galactic Airways” to ferry guests into orbit.
WE’RE LOOKING at various things that could enable people to go to space for a reasonable price,” the Virgin boss told Internet users in an online discussion group Wednesday night.
He said he would set up a hotel somewhere in space.
“I hope in five years a reusable rocket will have been developed, which can take up to 10 people at a time to stay at the Virgin Hotel for two weeks. I’d love to do it, and I hope the dream will become a reality,” said Branson.
Britain’s Times newspaper said last month that Branson was talking to a California rocket company about planned space jaunts for tourists for a fare of around $100,000.
“I would be on the inaugural flight, of course,” said Branson, known for his dare-devil voyages by balloon and boat as well as his business acumen.
He is the chairman of Virgin Group, which includes an airline, tourism companies and a soft drinks manufacturer.
British entrepreneur Richard Branson plans hotel in space
REUTERS
LONDON, May 20 — British entrepreneur Richard Branson is planning a hotel in space and has registered a company called “Virgin Galactic Airways” to ferry guests into orbit.
WE’RE LOOKING at various things that could enable people to go to space for a reasonable price,” the Virgin boss told Internet users in an online discussion group Wednesday night.
He said he would set up a hotel somewhere in space.
“I hope in five years a reusable rocket will have been developed, which can take up to 10 people at a time to stay at the Virgin Hotel for two weeks. I’d love to do it, and I hope the dream will become a reality,” said Branson.
Britain’s Times newspaper said last month that Branson was talking to a California rocket company about planned space jaunts for tourists for a fare of around $100,000.
“I would be on the inaugural flight, of course,” said Branson, known for his dare-devil voyages by balloon and boat as well as his business acumen.
He is the chairman of Virgin Group, which includes an airline, tourism companies and a soft drinks manufacturer.
May 24, 1999 | 11:21 am
#2
Join Date: Jan 1999
Posts: 3,065
Poor Richard, over 2 months behind British Airways again. Is there nothing this sad man won't do for publicity?
http://news2.thdo.bbc.co.uk/hi/engli...000/293366.stm
http://news2.thdo.bbc.co.uk/hi/engli...000/293366.stm
May 24, 1999 | 2:29 pm
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May 24, 1999 | 3:27 pm
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Commander Catcop
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 10,259
OMNI... I would be afraid. very afraid.
he can't fly a balloon. I hope Sir Richard does not fly a rocket to outer space.
Now British AIR I know can fly just about anything and I would be glad to pay whatever to go into space (It's on my list of things I MUST DO!)
DOUBLE OMNI: how many frequent flyer miles are needed for outer space???
he can't fly a balloon. I hope Sir Richard does not fly a rocket to outer space.
Now British AIR I know can fly just about anything and I would be glad to pay whatever to go into space (It's on my list of things I MUST DO!)
DOUBLE OMNI: how many frequent flyer miles are needed for outer space???