Public Space Travel: Reality or Mirage?

On Dec 8, 8:18*pm, wrote:
"a variety of private firms have finally found a business model
that is both within the financial capacity of private capital and
attractive to the general public: Suborbital tourism.

But there is a big problem with this nascent industry that
most of its supporters are glossing over: Safety."

See:

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Ro...lette_999.html

This is a good thing. Anyone who can drop 200 000 dollars on
such a joy ride isn't that essential. Someone else will
step in to do their job in society with no problem. Plus
the danger will add to the thrill of the ride and
chest banging rights afterwards.

tongue firmly in cheek....................Trig