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Space tourist considers DIY on busman's holiday

South African space tourist Mark Shuttleworth has described himself as a geek who wants to upgrade the International Space Station.

Space tourist considers DIY on busman's holiday

Tue, 30 Apr, 2002 - 13:13

South African space tourist Mark Shuttleworth has described himself as a geek who wants to upgrade the International Space Station.

The internet tycoon travelled there on board a Russian Soyuz craft after paying around €22m for the privilege.

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