space flight

World-class collector of automatons and astronaut Richard Garriott offers his eclectic collection at auction

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With items ranging from a historic rocket ship model to a full-sized Wells Fargo replica stagecoach, legendary video game developer and astronaut Richard Garriott will be offering pieces from his eclectic personal collection at an estates auction of significant artifacts and antiques. The auction includes a grand selection of antiques, fine art, oriental art, silver … Read more

Singer Sarah Brightman to sing a song from space

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Singer Sarah Brightman to realise dreams as the next space tourist After a hiatus in the International Space Station (ISS) tourism programme since 2009, famed British soprano and crossover singer Sarah Brightman (52) announced plans to be the next space tourist. The schedule for her flight “will be determined very shortly by (Russian space agency) … Read more

Singapore family books $1 million Virgin Galactic space flight

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A Singaporean businessman, his wife and two children have paid $1 million to become the first Asian family to fly together on space-tourism airline Virgin Galactic. The customer handed over a cheque for $1 million and asked the Virgin officials to remain anonymous because “apparently he hasn’t told his wife yet.” The US-based firm, part … Read more