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Ready To Spend A Weekend In The 'Space Hotel' ???

By: instgtr send a private message
Mesa : AZ : USA | about 1 month ago  
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Galactic Suites Space Resort is reporting they are "on track" for their projected 2012 opening of their Space Hotel...

For a "measly" $4,400,000 you can spend 3 days enjoying zero-g and all the comforts that go along with it...

Two pilots will take four passengers at a time back and forth on the company's own space ship which is being specifically designed for the resort...

(The cost also includes an eight week training course on a tropical island...)

Now before you say "no one would be stupid enough to pay that much to spend 3 days in space" - - - 43 people have already signed up...

I'd kick in a dollar for a one in 4.4 million chance to go...

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  • Posted By antonianoel antonianoel | 26 days ago
    Yep, if I had that I would definitely pay it.
    While at the same time contributing that same amount of money to a noble cause.
  • Posted By Shirley66 Shirley66 | 5 days ago
    Oh no, i do not think i would like to spend in any place if it would cost that much amount. It is already a fortune.
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