This combination file photo shows Richard Branson (L) and Jeff Bezos (R). Reuters
WASHINGTON: The era of space tourism is set to soar, with highly symbolic flights by rivals Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin scheduled just days apart.
Virgin Galactic founded by flamboyant British billionaire Richard Branson is planning for a July 11 space flight. Blue Origin started by Jeff Bezos of Amazon fame is set to blast off on July 20.
The two companies will serve the nascent market for suborbital flights lasting just a few minutes, long enough for passengers to experience weightlessness and view the contour of the planet.
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Space flight — the final frontier for billionaire Sir Richard Branson
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Space, the final frontier for billionaire Richard Branson
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09/07/2021 - 07:28 Around the world in a balloon; across the Atlantic in a boat; into space for fun: Richard Branson is nothing if not media-friendly Gabriel Bouys AFP/File 3 min
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As famous for his thrill-seeking lifestyle and publicity stunts as for his vast business empire, Richard Branson has set his sights on the stars as he prepares for liftoff on his first space flight.
Before this weekend s mission on Virgin Galactic s SpaceShipTwo Unity, the avowed Star Trek fan attributed his drive and taste for adventure to his mother Eve, who died from Covid in January.