February 11, 2009 2:48 PM
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Google Founder To Become Space Tourist
This photo provided by Image Box Inc. shows Google co-founder Sergey Brin, center, as he trains in zero gravity in airspace above northern California, Feb. 2, 2008. Space Adventures, the company that sends wealthy tourists to the International Space Stati (AP PHOTO)
(CBS/ AP)
The company that sends wealthy tourists to the International Space Station says that Google co-founder Sergey Brin has paid $5 million to reserve a seat on a future flight.
Space Adventures made the announcement at a news conference in New York City's Explorers Club. Brin says in a statement that he's a big believer in the commercial development of space.
Company officials also say they have struck a deal with the Russian space agency to launch the first entirely private Soyuz flight to the space station in 2011. Two seats will be available.
The Virginia-based company has sent five tourists into space so far. The sixth customer is due to go up in October. He paid $35 million for the seat.
No date was announced for Brin's flight.
Space Adventures made the announcement at a news conference in New York City's Explorers Club. Brin says in a statement that he's a big believer in the commercial development of space.
Company officials also say they have struck a deal with the Russian space agency to launch the first entirely private Soyuz flight to the space station in 2011. Two seats will be available.
The Virginia-based company has sent five tourists into space so far. The sixth customer is due to go up in October. He paid $35 million for the seat.
No date was announced for Brin's flight.
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