[arista]

[Branson has named the date he'll fly to
the edge of space. It will be 11 July,
or very soon after.

He'll be a passenger in the back
of the Unity rocket plane his Virgin Galactic company
has been developing in the US for
the better part of two decades.
The vehicle can climb to an altitude
of 90km (295,000ft), giving those onboard
a few minutes of weightlessness and
a view of the curvature of the Earth.
Richard's intention is to introduce a
commercial spaceflight service.

Some 600 individuals have already
lodged deposits to take the ride.]


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57689855


[If the mission does indeed go ahead on that Sunday,
it would mean Sir Richard stealing a march on
his rival in sub-orbital space tourism, fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos.
The founder of the online retail empire Amazon.com has sunk a fortune
into his hobby of building rockets and has announced
his own trip to the edge of space on 20 July.]

[Toy Soldier]

What is it with billionaires and the uncontrollable desire to yeet themselves into outer space?

[arista]

They have invested so much into it.

There is even a group wanting Jeff to stay in Space.

[rusticgal]

He can stay there...the guy is a knob

[arista]

Originally Posted by rusticgal

He can stay there...the guy is a knob

Which one
Richard or Jeff?

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by arista

Which one
Richard or Jeff?

Richard...

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by rusticgal

Richard...

I mean surely both (all three, Musk is a bored billionaire knob trying to set himself off into space like a firework as well)

[arista]

Originally Posted by rusticgal

Richard...

Yes when he was very Young
Early 1970's
he backed Mike Oldfield
That made him good money.
Enough to Grow.


As for VirginMedia TV/Internet/phone
he sold that to Liberty Global John C Malone
in USA in 2013
(posters on tibb like Nicky think he still owns it)

He sells off loads

His Virgin Galactic is his last dance.

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I mean surely both (all three, Musk is a bored billionaire knob trying to set himself off into space like a firework as well)

I don’t know anything about the other two…but knobs by association I guess

[GoldHeart]

I find most of these celebrity billionaires annoying

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by rusticgal

I don’t know anything about the other two…but knobs by association I guess

Jeff Bezos is "The Amazon Guy", Musk is "The Tesla/SpaceX guy".

To put their wealth into perspective, to amass the wealth that these three men have combined, at the average UK annual salary of Ł30,000.

You would have to save all of your money, every year.

For 12 million years.

That's not an exaggeration, that's the actual figure.

[bitontheslide]

Branson has had quite a few failures in his previous exploration attempts. I think rushing it, like he clearly is, is quite risky

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Jeff Bezos is "The Amazon Guy", Musk is "The Tesla/SpaceX guy".

To put their wealth into perspective, to amass the wealth that these three men have combined, at the average UK annual salary of Ł30,000.

You would have to save all of your money, every year.

For 12 million years.

That's not an exaggeration, that's the actual figure.

Don’t get me wrong….I admire anyone who can achieve what they have achieved. Richard Branson always made me cringe though…he always looked awkward and ill at ease…almost a little pervy surrounded by his blonde bimbos at Virgin Atlantic. It was always uncomfortable viewing watching him clumsily scoop people off their feet or running after people to spray them with Champagne….and overall he comes across as a spoiled little brat….

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by rusticgal

Don’t get me wrong….I admire anyone who can achieve what they have achieved. Richard Branson always made me cringe though…he always looked awkward and ill at ease…almost a little pervy surrounded by his blonde bimbos at Virgin Atlantic. It was always uncomfortable viewing watching him clumsily scoop people off their feet or running after people to spray them with Champagne….and overall he comes across as a spoiled little brat….

It’s not really admirable, the fact that it’s even possible indicates an absolutely massive failure of market regulation and points to glaring holes in free-market capitalism. It’s not sustainable… these men are “cash flow black holes” and HUGELY damaging to the economy.

But then I guess I’ve said it myself - the real failing isn’t theirs, they’re just exploring the game in the ways that are possible, the failure is on those who have failed to regulate properly, and have made this possible.

[arista]

From CNN HD

Branson's plane is only going 50 miles above Earth

Jeff Bezos is doing the Official in Space at 62miles up



https://www.theatlantic.com/science/...ranson/619383/

[Alf]

If I had their money, I wouldn't waste it on this. I'd feed and house the homeless.

[Nicky91]

Branson and his crew

[Nicky91]

Good Luck on this journey i'd say


hopefully all goes well

[arista]

[arista]

A Delay due to Winds.

So a possible couple hours later than planned.

[arista]

Some Facts From CNN HD

Branson VSS Unity

50+ Miles above Earth
90mins

Airplane attached to Spacecraft

Two pilots

$250K for a seat

_______ ___________

Bezos New Shepard

60+ Miles Above Earth
11mins

Reusable Spacecraft (Rocket & Capsule)

Fully Automated

On Seat Auctioned off
for Ł28Million

[arista]

VSS Unity is about to launch
CNN HD Live

Half past take off

[arista]

Take Off Live


SkyNewsHD
CNN HD


Pathetic BBC news showing a Repeat show

[Ammi]

Youtube video

[Ammi]

…I’m not sure why there’s a red circle around the space jet to identify which one……so as not to confuse it with the crowd of space jets atm….