Date: 06 Oct, 2010
Weather: Sunny
In today's marketing management lecture, we looked at a case study about Virgin Galactic. To be an astronaut is many people's dream because this is the only way to see the earth from outer space and experience weightlessness. Previously only astronauts would have the chances to see earth from outer space. However, this will become history with the birth of Virgin Galactic.
Virgin Galactic has designed and created their own spaceship, and now their spaceport which is located in New Mexico, in the United States is under construction. each of their spaceships can carry six passengers. Tickets cost £100,000, and the deposit starts from £10,000. Since 2008, 340 people have already booked their place. These people only need to undergo some physical checks and then they can travel into space rather than undergoing the serious physical and technological training of professional astronauts. The dream of traveling in to outer space has become a possibility.
Although I have never thought of being an astronaut, I am still very interested in the project of space travel. Even though the cost of the tour is still widely unaffordable, at least the chances of earning £100,000 are higher than qualifying as an astronaut.
P.S. if you are interested in the space travel, please visit Virgin Galactic to see the video clips and further booking details.
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