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Fancy heading to space? Be prepared to pay US$600,000

At least two Singaporeans have signed up for Virgin Galactic’s sub-orbital flights 

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Corinne Kerk

Published Thu, Aug 15, 2024 · 06:00 PM
    • The spectacular view of Earth from space.
    • The spectacular view of Earth from space. PHOTO: VIRGIN GALACTIC

    CALLING all travellers seeking an out-of-this-world experience, especially ultra-high-net-worth folks who have already been there and done that.

    Try space tourism for a change.

    British billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, still in its infancy, would be happy to help you boldly go where few men and women have gone before. Just be prepared to cough up US$600,000 to fly to the edge of the cosmos.

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