Is Virgin Galactic really that cheap?
There's been a lot of hype recently about Virgin Galactic announcing they're going to start sub-orbital launches within 5 years. Apparently 175 people have already signed up, at $280,000 per ticket. A number of people are praising the likes of VG for "doing for millions what NASA does for billions
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So when can I go live on the Moon?
It is the only way to get away from the neighbours! :o)
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It wone be until some time after 2020 with NASA (link), if you believe their current plans.
Probably some time after 2030 with the Chinese (link) - but again, such long timetables are rarely (if ever) reliable.
There is currently no official timetable for ESA to build a lunar base, though I think there have been discussions in some circles.
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