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Scaled Composites Virgin Galactic Unveil White Knight 2 Space Passengers Cheer

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:27:51 EDT

Space Ship Two is scheduled for completion in 2009 and the first passenger flight panned for 2010 Thus far William Shatner Sigourney Weaver and Stephen Hawking are on the Virgin Galactic confirmed passenger list

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Published: Jul 28, 2008

Virgin Galactic Rolls Out White Knight Two

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:38:02 EDT

The rollout took place at the Mojave Air Space Port and was attended by thousands of people including Virgin Galactic CEO Sir Richard Branson White Knight Two designer Burt Rutan and Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin

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Published: Jul 28, 2008

NASA Prepares to Work with Virgin Galactic

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:44:00 EDT

NASA is setting to partner up with what some might see as their biggest threat Virgin Galactic which seeks to become the worlds first commercial spaceline

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Published: Feb 22, 2007

Virgin America Use Your Frequent Flier Miles Points to Fly to Space

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:41:19 EDT

In an interesting promotion US airline Virgin America is letting its customers use its frequent flier miles to fly to space on Virgin Galactic

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Published: Jul 31, 2008

Virgin Galactics First Space Tourists to Be Prepared by Wyle

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:10:00 EDT

Even though the first space tourists to board Virgin Galactics SpaceShipTwo will not board the maiden commercial flight into space for a couple of years their preparation has already begun

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Published: Jul 06, 2007

Virgin Galactics SubOrbital Spaceflights Criticisms from Notable People

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:20:47 EDT

Everybody has had a dream of going into spaceor at least actually seeing the orbit of Earth Now that overtly rich celebrities will get that chance soonexpect a sense of reality to kick in once they get up there It probably wont all be a pretty sight either

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Published: Feb 22, 2008

The Vote is in for New Mexicos Spaceport

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 08:35:00 EDT

Residents in Dona Ana County New Mexico vote unofficial YES to Spaceport America the worlds first commercial spaceport View Scotty Beamed Up April 28 You can book your flight now on Virgin Galactic

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Published: Apr 04, 2007

Have 200000 to Spare Buy a Ticket into Outer Space

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Tue, 08 May 2007 11:02:00 EDT

Actors actresses the rich and the famous are already lining up to be some of the first to fly into outer space

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Published: May 08, 2007

Space Tourism Closer Than You Think

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:30:00 EDT

Lest you think the SpacePort is some docking point for a Close Encounterslike scenario then think again The SpacePort is above all else a moneymaking venture Bransons Virgin Galactic hopes to debut its first flight in 2009

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Published: Jan 31, 2007

As the New Space Race Lifts Off Who Will Be Left in the Dust

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 22:09:00 EDT

The standard for civilian space travel restricts the FAA from regulating amateur space travel until a fatal tragedy occurs President Bush signed this document in 2004 The reality of space travel arrives with the Virgin Galactic space port in NM

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Published: Jun 01, 2006

A Honeymoon in Space The Next Frontier in Travel

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:54:00 EDT

In a couple of years or so George and Loretta Whiteskies who were married in 2006 will take a long delayed honeymoon Their honeymoon will be a first as they will ride into space on board Virgin Galactics sub orbital cruise ship SpaceShipTwo

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Published: Jun 10, 2007

The Near Future of Space Tourism

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:31:00 EDT

The first time that I ever heard of space tourism Lance Bass of NSync was in training to go into space and was paying to go Here is what has been happening since

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Published: Oct 01, 2007

What You Could Buy with a Billion Bucks of Play Money

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:30:00 EDT

The 25th anniversary edition of the Forbes 400 Richest Americans list was published in September 2007 Just look at the things you could buy with 1 billion of play money

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Published: Oct 04, 2007

RIP Charles Glenn May Eric Blackwell Todd Ivens

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:24:00 EDT

On July 26th an industrial accident occurred near Mojave California taking the lives of three men What made this accident news worthy is that it took place at the rocket test site run by Scaled Composites a company that is helping to pioneer private space flight flight

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Published: Aug 14, 2007

Whats the Deal with Commercial Space Travel

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:15:00 EDT

A brief overview of the future of travel tourism into outer space

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Published: Jul 30, 2007

Little Known Facts About William Shatner

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:40:00 EDT

Read this informative article and learn some little known facts about William Shatner youre sure to enjoy whether youre a Trekkie or not

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Published: Nov 16, 2007

Rocketeers by Michael Belfiore

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:50:00 EDT

Rocketeers by Michael Belfiore is not so much a history of commercial space as it is a kind of survey of the state of affairs of the same as of about spring of 2007

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Published: Aug 21, 2007

Barack Obama Prize Competitions and Technological Innovation

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:38:39 EDT

John McCain as part of his energy policy has proposed a three hundred million dollar prize to the team that comes up with an improved car battery suitable for a hybrid or an electric car Barack Obama has dismissed the idea with a wave of his well manicured hand

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Published: Jun 25, 2008

Three Myths About Space Exploration

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Tue, 15 May 2007 16:47:00 EDT

Three major myths about space exploration have arisen and are believed by a great many people Two of the myths have been around since the beginning of the Space Age One myth however is of more recent vintage

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Published: May 15, 2007

NASA Turns 50 From Fear of Nuclear Annihilation to Commercial Travel in 50 Years

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:02:14 EDT

NASA Turns 50

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Published: Jul 29, 2008

Space Tourism Whats Next in 2009

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:26:26 EDT

Ever since October 4th 2004 when the X Prize was won by SpaceShipOnes first private suborbital flights another space race has been ongoing The winner of this space tourism race will be the first to provide suborbital adventure flights for paying customers

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Published: Jun 04, 2008

Who is Princess Beatrice

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:37:46 EDT

Princess Beatrice is listed fourth of twenty single royals from around the globe She is the youngest on the list which is ranked by looks and popularity

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Published: May 30, 2008

Should I Have My DNA Decoded

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:44:09 EDT

How much would you pay to discover the secrets hidden in your DNA Would you like to know your risk of having certain diseases I would but everyone I know seems opposed to the idea

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Published: Mar 17, 2008

New Commercial Opportunities in Space

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Tue, 27 May 2008 05:36:08 EDT

With the advancements in space technology the opportunity for the private sector to get out into space and make money has become a reality

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Published: May 27, 2008

AstronomyThemed Vacations Great Getaway Ideas for Christmas Gifts

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:29:03 EDT

Want to give an astronomy enthusiast a vacation for this years Christmas

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Published: Dec 17, 2007

Space Travel for Rich Tourists

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:07:00 EDT

After several exceedingly wealthy individuals have gone for space vacations it seems that an industry will develop providing space travel to the rich

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Published: Apr 03, 2007

A Brief History of Private Space Travel

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 09:17:00 EDT

Its one of the delicious ironies of history that the first private space travelers were facilitated by the Soviet then Russian space program

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Published: Oct 06, 2006

Time Magazines Most Influential Builders and Titans

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Tue, 08 May 2007 16:13:00 EDT

The people on this list have power and visions that help to shape the world The list of Builders and Titans include leaders of industry that shape the world though business finance and innovations

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Published: May 08, 2007

Superman Returns While Pretty on Screen the Film has Flaws

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 07:05:00 EDT

Superman Returns is the latest incarnation of the story of the iconic superhero While very beautiful on the screen the film has a number of flaws

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Published: Jul 18, 2006

Rocket Man by Nancy Conrad and Howard A Klausner

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Thu, 18 May 2006 12:43:00 EDT

Rocket Man by Nancy Conrad and Howard A Klausner is an account of the life of Pete Conrad not only one of the most famous astronauts of the Apollo era but also one of the most colorful and interesting

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Published: May 18, 2006

Latex and Laughing Gas

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 10:37:00 EDT

Last years successful conclusion of the Ansari XPrize has opened the door on commercial spaceflight

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Published: Apr 01, 2005

Truth or Consequences New Mexico Retirement Town in the Southwest

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 20:38:00 EDT

Truth or Consequences New Mexico remains a cozilysized community welcoming outsiders with its warm dry climate its therapeutic thermal waters and its low real estate prices Its an ideal retirement town in the Southwest

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Published: Mar 06, 2006

Toward the Third Space Age

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 23:53:00 EDT

The next US President will enter office in January 2009 with a space program that is in transition He or she will have the opportunity to shape what could be the Third Age of Space

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Published: Feb 26, 2007

NASA Commercial Space and the Democrats

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 16:03:00 EDT

The ascension of the Democrats to control of the Congress in the recent midterm elections has implications for Americas space effort For those who support the effort the news was potentially mixed

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Published: Dec 04, 2006

Major Space Case The Mental Health Final Frontier

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 22:20:00 EDT

A true space age is almost here Its exciting but raises questions about who well be sharing the cosmic spaceways with as we venture forth into the final frontier

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Published: Mar 07, 2007

Outrageous and Expensive Neiman Marcus Gifts

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:43:00 EDT

A selection of some of Neiman Marcus department stores most outrageous and expensive gifts

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Published: Apr 30, 2007

Worlds First AllCommercial Spaceport in New Mexico

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:51:00 EDT

On April 3 residents of Las Cruces and Dona Anna County will vote on a proposal to raise taxes slightly If they vote yes one of the poorest regions in the US could be host to Spaceport America

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Published: Mar 26, 2007

Spaceport America Will the Sales Tax Pass

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:30:00 EDT

Spaceport America is to be built in southern New Mexico 30 mile east of T or C

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Published: Apr 13, 2007

To Infinity and Beyond

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:43:00 EDT

Stephen Hawking the renowned and almost completely paralyzed physicist will experience zerogravity conditions during a free flight from the Kennedy Space Center

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Published: Mar 02, 2007

Steven Hawking to Ride Vomit Comet in April

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:27:00 EDT

Steven Hawking worldrenowned physicist will take a ride on the vomit comet this April The ride in a modified Boeing will allow Hawking wheelchairbound since his university days to experience weightlessness and the ride may just be the beginning

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Published: Mar 01, 2007

Tooth Claw An Interview with Scifi Author Neal Asher

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:44:00 EDT

Neal Asher has become one of my favorite writers He has a bevy of new books set to become available in America within the near future Here I talk with him about some of his inspirations and his thoughts on writing

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Published: Nov 02, 2007

Katharine Kerr the Author as Celtic Scholar

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:22:00 EDT

This is one of the articles Sandra and I wrote about Katharine Kerr when we were working as fine arts journalists we did a series of interviews with Kerr and became friends

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Published: Oct 21, 2007

Why Tom Cruise Doesnt Matter

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 22:53:00 EDT

Are Tom Cruise and John Travolta gay Are they members of a cult Come on people grow up

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Published: Sep 17, 2006

Jungian Archetypes and Character Motivations in Harry Potter

By info@associatedcontent.com () — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:11:00 EDT

Almost every piece of literature contains what people consider stock characters and Harry Potter is no different JK Rowling takes this trend to the next level in her Harry Potter series as her characters embrace Carl Jungs literary Archetypes

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Published: Jul 13, 2007