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Old June 15th 07, 09:41 AM posted to sci.space.policy
Alex Terrell
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Default EADS going for sub orbital tourist flights

On 14 Jun, 00:32, Rick Jones wrote:
Alex Terrell wrote:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6749873.stm
The cabin looks like it has room for 10 people.


Seems they are only claiming four:

Astrium says there will be room for four passengers on each
mission. Towards the top of the climb, these individuals will
be able to float free in the cabin and look through large
windows at the planet below.

But if you look at how much space they have - its what you'd expect if
you spend 200,000 dollars.

How about if you spend $40,000, could you fly across the Atlantic in
an hour, with 10 in the cabin?