Blimey - go into space, with a UK company! (Starchaser) Amazing that little old Blighty would be doing such a thing. In fact, in typical British fashion, it's somehow managed with tiny amounts of hype, raz-a-ma-tazz, and isn't some huge hulk of a machine either. Of course, being British, the inefficiency of the thing will probably be it's greatest asset. Actually, I'm really impressed with this thing: First of all, it's called "Thunderbird", and unlike most X-Prize entries, it uses a whole load of well known technologies, just reusing everything rather than chucking it away (like most rockets do). Best of all, you can buy a ticket aboard for a 23 minute flight - all for just 500 grand. Of course, the price comes down the longer you wait, so wait until 2010 and get on for just 25K. Amazing...
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Really? Wow. It is good that Britain is going into space, it gives the people a boost.