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Spacecraft moved to launch pad ahead of ISS flight

U.S. astronaut Owen Garriott looks at the Russian Soyuz TMA-13 space ship that will carry new crew members, including his son U.S. space tourist Richard Garriott, to the international space station at the launch pad in Russian leased Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, Friday, Oct. 10, 2008. The rocket is scheduled to blast off on Sunday, October 12. U.S. astronaut Owen Garriott looks at the Russian Soyuz TMA-13 space ship that will carry new crew members, including his son U.S. space tourist Richard Garriott, to the international space station at the launch pad in Russian leased Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, Friday, Oct. 10, 2008. The rocket is scheduled to blast off on Sunday, October 12. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)

Space tourist confident ahead of blast-off

Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Richard Garriott, a US space tourist due to travel to space on a Russian spaceship on Sunday, said he was unfazed by the prospect of a bumpy ride back to Earth, saying he expected to land safely.

CORRECTED: U.S. space tourist set for blast-off

CORRECTED: U.S. space tourist set for blast-off U.S. space tourist Richard Garriott gives a thumbs-up after donning his spacesuit at Baikonur cosmodrome October 12, 2008. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov

U.S. space tourist confident ahead of blast-off

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan (Reuters) - Richard Garriott, a U.S. space tourist due to travel to space on a Russian spaceship on Sunday, said he was unfazed by the prospect of a bumpy ride back to Earth, saying he expected to land safely.

SPACE: Chinese Space Walkers Stalk The Space Station

November 3, 2008: On September 27th, a Chinese Shenzhou space capsule came within 45 kilometers of the International Space Station, and two of the three crewmen made the first Chinese space walk (going outside the spacecraft in their space suits.) Later, a small, 88 pound microsatellite (the BX-1) was released from the Shenzhou. This was supposed to be a science experiment, but the fact that the Shenzhou came so close to the International Space Station, and then released a smaller, maneuverable (via small gas jets) BX-1, indicated another satellite destruction drill. The BX-1 could easily have been directed at the nearby space station, and destroyed it.

Russia's Soyuz spacecraft carrying US tourist docks with ISS

Russian Soyuz spacecraft TMA-13 carrying US space tourist Richard Garriott has docked with the International Space Station (ISS), RIA Novosti news agency reported today quoting Russia's Mission Control official. The Soyuz TMA-13 craft, which blasted off from the Baikonur space centre in Kazakhstan on Sunday, brought US astronaut Mike Fincke, Russian cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov and US space tourist Garriott to the ISS. Mr Garriott will conduct a variety of scientific experiments during his ten-day stay on the orbiting station. The son of US astronaut Owen Garriott, the sixth space tourist to travel to the ISS made his fortune in online computer games, including the popular Ultima Online. He reportedly paid 30 million dollars for the trip to the ISS.

SPACEHAB Sees Opportunity in Space Florida's Launch Complex

SPACEHAB, Incorporated (NASDAQ:SPAB), and its Astrotech subsidiary, leading providers of commercial space services, join with Space Florida in recognizing the immense opportunities for America's commercial space program in the joint Air Force Space Command and Space Florida Dedication Ceremony of Launch Complex 36. The Ceremony marked the symbolic "groundbreaking" following the announcement by the Air Force Space Command of its commitment to commercial space and its intention to lease LC36 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to Space Florida. The U.S. Air Force's official "intent to lease" the site to Space Florida includes the build-out of the launch pad to support multiple-customers and multi-vehicle configurations for commercial, civil and military customers.

U.S. space tourist set for blast-off (Reuters)

will blast off into space aboard a Russian spaceship on Sunday watched by his father, a NASA astronaut who went into space at the height of the Cold War.

New Crew, Tourist Blast Off for International Space Station

(RTTNews) - New Crew, Tourist Blast Off for International Space Station

6th space tourist set for blast-off

Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Oct 12: US video game magnate Richard Garriott will blast off into space aboard a Russian spaceship on Sunday watched by his father, a NASA astronaut who went into space at the height of the Cold War.

U.S. space tourist set for blast-off

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan (Reuters) - U.S. video game magnate Richard Garriott will blast off into space aboard a Russian spaceship on Sunday watched by his father, a NASA astronaut who went into space at the height of the Cold War.

Spacecraft assembled, tourist and crew ready for blast-off

The countdown is on for the next International Space Station crew who will blast off from the Baikonur launch pad in Kazakhstan in just three days’ time. Space tourist Richard Garriot has paid millions of dollars for the privilege of travelling alongside two professional spacemen - Russian cosmonaut Yuri Lonchakov and American astronaut Michael Fink.

Space tourist confident ahead of Soyuz launch

Richard Garriott, a US space tourist due to travel to space on a Russian spaceship on Sunday, said he was unfazed by the prospect of a bumpy ride back to Earth, saying he expected to land safely.

It's Official, Australia Needs a Space Agency

Dante_J writes "In the final report published by the Australian Senate inquiry into 'The Current State of Australia's Space Science & Industry Sector' entitled 'Lost in Space? Setting a new direction for Australia's space science and industry sector,' it calls for the formation of a 'Space Industry Advisory Council' to oversee the creation of a fully-fledged Australian Space Agency. Of the top 20 GDP nations, Australia is the only one without a Space Agency, which impacts on many aspects of ordinary life, not to mention Research and Engineering endeavors. Every satellite operated by Australia is owned by another party and the costs of this alone are comparable to that of a Space Agency. The report is a tidy piece that drew upon submissions form Andy Thomas, and an impressive collection of Australian Academics and Space Science entities fr

Space Tourist Simonyi Prepares For Second Flight

Toren Altair writes "Space Adventures announced today that Charles Simonyi, Ph.D., intends to train with the Soyuz TMA-14 crew in preparation for a spring mission in 2009 to the International Space Station. Simonyi flew his first space mission in 2007. He would be the first space tourist to repeat the experience. Space Adventures' sixth orbital spaceflight participant, Richard Garriott, son of NASA astronaut Owen Garriott, is currently scheduled to launch to the ISS on October 12 of this year."

US video game guru heads for space as tourist

US space tourist Richard Garriott in his space suit at the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on October 12. The American millionaire video game guru has followed in his astronaut father's footsteps by blasting off aboard a Russian rocket to become the world's sixth space tourist.

US video game guru heads for space as tourist (AFP)

US space tourist Richard Garriott in his space suit at the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on October 12. The American millionaire video game guru has followed in his astronaut father's footsteps by blasting off aboard a Russian rocket to become the world's sixth space tourist.

International Space Station changes orbit awaiting tourist: report

The International Space Station as seen from the US space shuttle Discovery in June 2008. The orbital path of the International Space Station was successfully adjusted Saturday to accommodate the landing of the world's sixth space tourist in eight days time, Interfax reported citing Russian space programme officials.

Russia's Soyuz spacecraft blasts off carrying US tourist Garriott

A Soyuz-FG carrier rocket today lifted off from the Baikonur space centre in Kazakhstan to take a crew of three, including US space tourist Richard Garriott, to the International Space Station (ISS). The three-stage carrier rocket was launched at 1101 hrs Moscow time (1231 hrs IST) as planned, with the Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft subsequently removing from the rocket, Russian news agencies reported from the launch site. The world's sole orbiter was successfully moved to a higher orbit on October 4 to receive the Soyuz craft carrying the 18th ISS expedition, which includes US astronaut Mike Fincke, Russian cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov and Garriott. The crew was approved by Russia's space agency in September after completing a series of pre-flight tests and medical checks.

Space tourist backs access to space station

U.S. space tourist Richard Garriott speaks during his first news conference since returning to earth in Star City, outside Moscow. Garriott said that NASA, the Russian space agency and other officials need to give private entrepreneurs broader access to the international space station.

US tourist blasts off for space station

MOSCOW - A Russian carrier rocket blasted off from a central Asia launching pad on Sunday, sending the crew members for the International Space Station (ISS) and the sixth space tourist.

Space shuttle Endeavour races toward space station

Space shuttle Endeavour lifts-off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Friday Nov. 14, 2008, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.. Space shuttle Endeavour seven member crew is on a mission to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Space Tourist Downplays Rough Ride Before Launch

U.S. space tourist Richard Garriott said he was confident ahead of Sunday’s launch into space on a Russian spaceship and downplayed concerns over a bumpy ride back to Earth.

The ISS Marks 10 Years In Space

Matt_dk writes to point out the upcoming tenth anniversary of the International Space Station in two days' time. "On 20 November 1998, a Russian Proton rocket lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome for a historic mission: It was carrying the first module of the International Space Station ISS, named Zarya (Russian for 'dawn'). This cargo and control module, which weighs about 20 tonnes and is almost 13 meters long, provides electrical power, propulsion, flight path guidance and storage space. The launch of the module... heralded a new era in space exploration, as, for the first time ever, lasting cooperation in space was achieved between Russia, the US, Europe, Canada and Japan. Over the next ten years, many other modules were brought into orbit, and ISS developed into the largest human outpost in space.

The Space Shuttle Is Delivering a New Toilet to the Space Station

Space shuttle Endeavour lifts-off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Friday Nov. 14, 2008, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.. Space shuttle Endeavour seven member crew is on a mission to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/Jim Dietz)

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