Internet tycoon to become second space tourist
Russia’s top space official says his agency has wrapped up a deal with a South African Internet tycoon to fly to the International Space Station.
Nasa confirmed it had agreed to the plan.
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SUBSCRIBERussia’s top space official says his agency has wrapped up a deal with a South African Internet tycoon to fly to the International Space Station.
Nasa confirmed it had agreed to the plan.
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