Space Tourism Gets Another Boost!

[Mr. Anderson]

After announcing a $50 Million prize - http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/bigelow_spaceprize_040927.html - for a reusable launch vehicle to successfully dock with a crew to they're inflatable spacehab module, they've managed to get an FAA-AST go ahead

This is huge - if these inflatable enclosures make it to orbit, they'll provide more space than anything else available right now. Earth Orbiting Hilton......

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[mvc]

Is it just me or does that thing need some windows???

 

[Mr. Anderson]

Is it just me or does that thing need some windows???

Ha, windows would be nice, but I think that its only going to be the habitation section and there will be other sections used for observation. Still a great idea and some really nice incentive. Although I think 2010 might be a little too soon to see some sort of commercial orbital spacecraft.

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[wdlove]

It seems to be an idea that is well worth trying. Interesting that the company must be based and run in the United States. I think that having a goal of 2010 is a good idea. Having a set time will have a way of jump starting the project. It definitely worked for President Kennedy.