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RedGlitter
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www.virgingalactic.com

I'm not sure I trust the dude from Virgin Records to fly my holiday butt into the ether, but for $200,000, you can try it. Bookings began in 2005. I'd like to know just when they're going to start taking off.

Would YOU trust this program to take you safely in and out of space? And does it go far enough into space to warrant such a price?
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2011, yes, and yes you get around 20 minutes freefall outside the atmosphere. Nobody else is offering, take it or leave it.
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You probably just go round and round with a needle up your butt :wah::D
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think I'll hold fire until things realy take off.
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i think virgin should let all the pilots be women at least they would have no trouble finding a space big enough to park in :wah::wah:















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jimbo;670255 wrote: i think virgin should let all the pilots be women at least they would have no trouble finding a space big enough to park in :wah::wah:The words "Destiny Angel" sprang into my mind as I read that. It's scary what's stuck round the back of my mind, I wish some of it would stay hidden more from view.



Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
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spot;670298 wrote: The words "Destiny Angel" sprang into my mind as I read that. It's scary what's stuck round the back of my mind, I wish some of it would stay hidden more from view.










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