An Age of Magic

I’ll have two tickets to Mars please

Believe it or not but scientists reckon we are just two years away from space tourism becoming a reality. A special rocket-powered plane that will allow tourists the chance to travel around space is currently in development and will start flights in two years - 2010.

Now granted, those keen enough to spend the £50,000 per ticket will only be able to fly 37 miles above the earth but it will fly at twice the speed of sound and will offer those onboard the viewing spectacular of a lifetime. Ordinary, albeit wealthy, people will be able to see the earth as people like Neal Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin have also done.

You have to admit it would be an amazing experience, but I am not too sure I would be brave enough to do it. I like the earth from this perspective - on the ground.

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