Space Tourism
Russia halts space tours as U.S. retires Shuttle
Mar 03, 2010 12:18 EST
STAR CITY, Russia (Reuters) - Russia announced a halt to space tourism on Wednesday, saying it would struggle to ferry professional crews to the International Space Station after the U.S. mothballs its shuttle fleet this year.
Virgin Galactic sees space test flights in 2011
Mar 03, 2010 09:07 EST
DUBAI (Reuters) - Virgin Galactic is aiming to launch test flights into space in 2011, but does not need additional financing after selling a stake to Abu Dhabi's Abaar last year, its chief executive said on Wednesday.
'Space Tourists' highlighted in Sundance film
Jan 24, 2010 22:02 EST
The elite band of super-rich tourists willing to pay millions of dollars to voyage into outer space are spotlighted in a documentary vying for honors at the Sundance Film Festival.
'Space Tourists' highlighted in Sundance film
Jan 24, 2010 22:02 EST
The elite band of super-rich tourists willing to pay millions of dollars to voyage into outer space are spotlighted in a documentary vying for honors at the Sundance Film Festival.
Five pictures that could surprise Sundance buyers
Jan 21, 2010 03:55 EST
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Could one of these pictures become this year's "Saw" or "Precious" at the Sundance Film Festival, which kicks off in Park City, Utah, on Thursday?
Calif. space tourism firm launches S. Korea deal
Dec 18, 2009 12:23 EST
California space tourism rocket builder Xcor in deal for launches from South Korea. A California company developing a rocket plane for space tourism announced Thursday that it has an agreement with a nonprofit group in South Korea to conduct launches in that nation.
Calif. space tourism firm launches S. Korea deal
Dec 17, 2009 21:16 EST
California space tourism rocket builder Xcor in deal for launches from South Korea. A California company developing a rocket plane for space tourism announced Thursday that it has an agreement with a nonprofit group in South Korea to conduct launches in that nation.
Calif. space tourism firm in S. Korea launch deal
Dec 17, 2009 19:49 EST
California space tourism rocket builder XCOR in deal for launches from South Korea. A California company developing a rocket plane for space tourism has announced a deal under which it would conduct launches for a nonprofit organization in South Korea.
Luxury travel business bounces back
Dec 13, 2009 18:46 EST
The luxury travel market is bouncing back after a couple of difficult seasons, but today's well-heeled travellers are spurning the excess of the boom years in favour of authentic experiences.
Virgin unveils spaceship to offer space tourism
Dec 08, 2009 11:39 EST
Virgin founder Richard Branson unveiled a commercial rocket plane that will allow tourists a chance to view the Earth and experience weightlessness from suborbital space.
Virgin unveils spaceship to offer space tourism
Dec 08, 2009 05:30 EST
Virgin founder Richard Branson unveiled a commercial rocket plane that will allow tourists a chance to view the Earth and experience weightlessness from suborbital space.
Virgin unveils spaceship to offer space tourism
Dec 08, 2009 04:45 EST
British billionaire Richard Branson unveiled a commercial rocket plane that will allow tourists a chance to view the Earth and experience weightlessness from suborbital space.
Virgin Galactic unveils commercial spaceship
Dec 07, 2009 22:28 EST
Virgin Galactic unveils spacecraft that could usher in new era for space tourism. The sleek, bullet-shaped spacecraft is about the size of a large business jet ? with wide windows and seats for six well-heeled passengers to take a thrill ride into space.
Virgin offers travelers cheaper space tourism
Dec 07, 2009 21:10 EST
Richard Branson unveiled a commercial spaceliner offering tourists a cheaper chance to experience the thrill of weightlessness and view the splendor of the Earth from space.
Branson unveils Virgin Galactic spaceliner
Dec 07, 2009 18:33 EST
Richard Branson unveiled Monday a commercial spaceliner offering tourists a cheaper chance to experience the thrill of weightlessness and view the splendor of the Earth from space.
Branson unveils Virgin Galactic spaceliner
Dec 07, 2009 18:30 EST
Richard Branson unveiled Monday a commercial spaceliner offering tourists a cheaper chance to experience the thrill of weightlessness and view the splendor of the Earth from space.
Virgin Atlantic unveils first commercial spaceship
Dec 07, 2009 15:39 EST
MOJAVE, California (Reuters) - Virgin Atlantic on Monday unveiled the first commercial passenger spaceship, a sleek black-and-white vessel that represents an expensive gamble on creating a commercial space tourism industry.
Virgin Galactic unveils commercial spaceship
Dec 07, 2009 13:28 EST
Virgin Galactic unveils aircraft that could usher in new era for flight into space. A spacecraft designed to rocket wealthy tourists into space as early as 2011 was unveiled Monday in what backers of the venture hope will signal a new era in aviation history.
Branson unveils Virgin Galactic spaceliner
Dec 07, 2009 13:24 EST
Richard Branson unveiled his Virgin Galactic spaceliner for tourists willing to pay 200,000 dollars a ticket Monday for a trip into the weightlessness of space in a craft designed to make the perilous return home "like a giant shuttlecock."
Branson unveils Virgin Galactic spaceliner
Dec 07, 2009 13:05 EST
Richard Branson unveiled his Virgin Galactic spaceliner for tourists willing to pay 200,000 dollars a ticket Monday for a trip into the weightlessness of space in a craft designed to make the perilous return home "like a giant shuttle cock."
