Most of the future astronauts gathered with us in New Mexico were not celebrities; they were simply people who had always wanted to go to space and were fortunate enough to be able to afford it. We welcome people from all walks of life, people who will be among their countries’ first ever astronauts, families eager to share the experience of a lifetime together, individuals who have looked longingly at the stars since they were kids—anyone who shares our passion for space. We made a point of offering no discounts, whoever was asking, and have only ever offered one free ticket: Professor
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