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Californian millionaire to become first space tourist

Russian officials are to allow a Californian millionaire to become the first tourist in space.

Californian millionaire to become first space tourist

Wed, 11 Apr, 2001 - 11:06

Russian officials are to allow a Californian millionaire to become the first tourist in space.

Dennis Tito, the founder of an investment firm, will join the crew on a mission to the International Space Station on April 28.

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