Is Sir Richard Branson About to Take Over the Universe?

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The discussion revolves around Sir Richard Branson's plans for commercial space flights through Virgin Galactic, specifically focusing on the leasing of a private spaceport and the associated costs of space travel. The conversation touches on comparisons between Virgin Galactic's pricing and that of Russian space flights, as well as humorous remarks about the implications of the term "virgin" in this context.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that Virgin Galactic's planned commercial flights will cost around $200,000 for a two-and-a-half-hour experience.
  • Others compare this pricing to Russian space flights, which they claim can be done for around $20,000, albeit with a longer duration and a stay at the ISS.
  • There are humorous remarks about the confusion surrounding the pricing and terminology used in the discussion, particularly regarding the term "virgin" and its associations.
  • One participant expresses skepticism about the profitability of Virgin Galactic's venture, suggesting that while they will make a profit, it may not be substantial.

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Participants express differing views on the pricing of space flights and the value proposition of Virgin Galactic compared to Russian offerings. The discussion includes both serious comparisons and light-hearted banter, indicating a mix of agreement on some points while also showcasing disagreement on others.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific costs and durations of space flights, but these claims are not substantiated with detailed sources or calculations, leaving some assumptions and comparisons unresolved.

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Sir Richard Branson will sign an agreement this week to lease the world's first private space port near Roswell, New Mexico, where a UFO is alleged to have crashed in the 1940s.

The move is part of Virgin Galactic's plans to start commercial space flights by 2008. [continued]
http://news.independent.co.uk/business/news/article332266.ece

Funny...
 
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Meh.. They will make profit on this, just not that great..
 
"the two-and-a-half-hour, $200,000 flight."
 
zoobyshoe said:
"the two-and-a-half-hour, $200,000 flight."

Russians do it for 20 grand :biggrin:

and a few days I think
 
I saw 'virgin' and thought something else...
 
I always thought that Victoria Principle was a bit spacey.
 
cronxeh said:
Russians do it for 20 grand :biggrin:
and a few days I think

Multiply that by 1000 and you're there. They charge 20 million.
 
moose said:
Multiply that by 1000 and you're there. They charge 20 million.


Ohh yeah now that you mention it.. :rolleyes:

Hmm it, uh, musta been.. confused.. with.. roubles.. at one point..

hey don't look at me I'm just as confused! :devil:
 
cronxeh said:
Ohh yeah now that you mention it.. :rolleyes:
Hmm it, uh, musta been.. confused.. with.. roubles.. at one point..
hey don't look at me I'm just as confused! :devil:
ha! I wish I could get into space for 20,000 roubles:smile:

Then again the Russian trip does include a brief stay at the ISS which lasts for days instead of a couple of minutes...
 

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