Briefs: A look back at the Civilian Astronaut Corps; X PRIZE Cup

An earlier version of Advent Launch Services in the 1990s tried to fund a space tourism vehicle via ticket deposits. Eventually the Civilian Astronaut Corps effort folded and the money was returned. See this issue from 1999 of the SpaceViews publication and skip down to the entry titled, "Space Tourism Company Shuts Down".

Here is an article about the pilot who was going to fly their vehicle: Down-to-earth rocket man had a blast: Airline pilot from Stone Mountain sought to make history in a '98 space race, but the plan never flew - Atlanta Journal Constitution [GA] - Oct.8.07
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A preview of highlights of the X PRIZE Cup: 2007 Wirefly X Prize Cup To Feature CEV Mockup, Raptor - Aero-News Network - Oct.8.07

Posted 10/08/07 | 14:57:59 by TopSpacer | Filed under: NewSpace

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Speaking of the X Prize Cup, what's the latest on the lineup for the LLC? I'm guessing that no news is probably good news for Armadillo, but bad news for the rest.

Posted by Simon Arthur at 10/08/07 19:01:01

Since this late September posting
http://hobbyspace.com/nucle...
I've not heard any further news regarding the status of Micro-Space and Acuity Technologies. They were the last ones remaining besides Armadillo.
- Clark

Posted by TopSpacer at 10/08/07 22:09:59

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