Space cadets
Richard Branson joined a test flight on his Virgin Galactic craft to the edge of space, to promote the tourist space trips he has been promising for over a decade. How much does it cost to be a space tourist (assuming any succeed in taking passengers)?
£180,000: Price for a Virgin Galactic trip to the edge of space.
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