US government to space tourists: You’re not astronauts
US government to space tourists: You’re not astronauts Bad new for Bezos and Branson Future flights If passengers on Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic vehicles aren’t deemed astronauts by the US government, it will be a blow to the egos of Branson and Bezos. The outcome would be particularly galling for Bezos, whose rocket firm has mocked the credibility of its rival’s trips. Blue Originsuggestedpassengers on Virgin Galactic’s Unitywill forever have asterisks alongside their names as they wouldn’t passthe “internationally recognized” altitude where space begins....
