Just two of 'em, at a discount befitting the early stage of development for the kit involved
China's first space tourism venture took a small step toward commercial reality last week, when it sold the first tickets on its rocket to space.
The vessel intended to take the passengers is called Nebula-1. The kerosene and oxygen-fuelled rocket will launch a 7.9-ton capsule reassuringly named"Rocketaholic" that offers passengers the chance to peer through six windows.Japanese balloon startup wants to 'democratize space' – with $180,000 ticket price
Other terms and conditions sound eerily like plane travel. For instance, rebooking procedures and refunds are available under certain conditions, and insurance is recommended. No hint is given on where to buy space travel insurance or how much it might cost.The outfit claims its first suborbital passenger flight will take place in 2027, although the terms of the ticket do have provisions for date slippage.
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