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   Message 105,455 of 106,651   
   Jeff Findley to All   
   Re: Space tourism enters new era   
   11 Jul 21 17:09:33   
   
   From: jfindley@cinci.nospam.rr.com   
      
   In article <9uHGI.11169$VU3.2612@fx46.iad>,   
   jfmezei.spamnot@vaxination.ca says...   
   >   
   > On 2021-07-11 12:36, Alain Fournier wrote:   
   > > Virgin Galactic has succeeded in sending Branson and his companion   
   > > passengers to space(*) and landed safely.   
   >   
   >   
   > The reality checks I got here means I have very little excitement for   
   > this joy ride which does nothing to advance space travel as the "ship"   
   > used has no upgrade potential.   
   >   
   > Funny how media tout this as space flight instead of an amusement park   
   > joy ride.   
      
   It's both.   
      
   Jeff   
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