User:Ianmcallister

virginspacequest Space Log - August 2006

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away a chap with FAR too much time on his hands decided that he had a mission. A mission like no other. He decided to go on a journey that would take him to amazing places, places that relatively few people have ever witnessed. His mission - to fly to space!! Granted, the people that he told initially told him he was stupid and shouldn't waste his time, but he's a stubborn little bugger and would these foolish people with their criticism stop him? No way Jose - if anything, they made him more determined and more enthusiastic about the idea. And - if possible - more adamant that he was going to achieve his mission!!

He toiled, and researched, and slept and drank, and created a website like no other! And behold www.virginspacequest.com was born and everyone thought it was brilliant. Well, I say everyone - only a couple of people have seen it so far but hey........

There are few things that we know less about than outer space – most of the answers to The Times crossword and the female mind are but two. The notion of travelling into space has intrigued and fascinated scientists, physicists and little boys in the playground for many, many years. Historically, space travel has only been possible for an incredibly small percentage – Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and a good few monkeys.

However, as technology advances the universe is becoming smaller. Even now, whilst I’m sitting in my kitchen in England you may be reading this in an internet café in Thailand (if this is the case, please have a Singha for me!). Virgin Airlines and that lovely bearded millionaire, Richard Branson have been very busy designing the first passenger aircraft to take joe public into space – you can read all about it here www.virgingalactic.com