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Tycoons With a Seemingly Infinite Amount of Cash Buy Their Way Into Space

In the world of gamers, Richard Garriott answers to the name "Lord British." But what about in space? Call him a "space tourist," and Garriott will grimace. Instead the lanky, 46-year-old computer gaming tycoon thinks of himself as a "private astronaut" -- and he's hoping that hundreds of other people will want to earn the same title, too. On Oct. 12, Garriott plans to be the sixth private citizen to head into space. He will be joining an elite group of astronauts, including several... Full Story
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