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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> Frank: Civilian pilot, civilian ship... Tito was a passenger on a government
> ship, so I'd say only quasi civilian.
Technically Tito wasn't the first paying passenger either, but I think he was
the first to fund his own way.
> Cost for Tito's ride/stunt == cost for the entire Rutan SpaceShipOne program
True, but Tito got a week's vacation in a space Hilton. Today's flight was the
equivalent of a couple of minute ride in the car...
Nevertheless, a very exciting event indeed!
Spencer
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