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Now, space tourism history.
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Being a Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic rocket powered space plane zoomed almost 55 miles up to the edge of space, carrying its first group of tourists.
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A former British Olympian paid $200,000 for his ticket back in 2005.
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The cost now is $450,000.
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A mother and daughter from Antigua and Barbuda, who won their tickets in a contest, were also on board.
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The spacecraft returned safely to its runway in New Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who were some of the notable passengers on Virgin Galactic's first space tourism flight?

The flight included a former British Olympian who purchased his ticket in 2005, and a mother and daughter from Antigua and Barbuda who won their tickets through a contest.

How much did a ticket for Virgin Galactic's space tourism flight cost, both historically and currently?

A ticket cost $200,000 back in 2005 when a former British Olympian purchased his. The current cost for a ticket is $450,000.

Where did Virgin Galactic's spacecraft land after its space tourism flight?

The spacecraft returned safely to its runway. This runway is located in New Mexico.

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