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Spacelines will start operation in 2010 or 2011 to commercially carry NASA astronauts and others to and from the ISS. Very wealthy people also may begin to own their own space vehicles. Even if the new spaceships cost $100 million each, this is less than the price of some very large yachts now bought by wealthy folks. ---- Answer provided by David Gump & Gary Hudson Image:K2S ...

... that its emissions polluted the atmosphere and depleted the stratospheric ozone shield. Spokesmen for the Concorde cited its benefits in speed of travel and technical achievement. At the hearing, representatives of ... to collect data as the basis for a final decision on giving Concorde access to U.S. airports. The Concorde had begun regular passenger service 21 Jan. between Paris and Rio de ...

... warhead. ''(UPI, W Post, 5/13/71, A4)'' French President Georges Pompidou was passenger aboard Concorde 001, French prototype of Anglo-French supersonic airliner, in 75-min flight from Paris to Toulouse. Aircraft reached twice speed of sound. Later, Concorde 002, British prototype, was forced to turn back after taking off from Toulouse because of ... -144 was "clearly an aircraft which is competitive with the Concorde." It had 27.1-m (89-ft) wing span and Concorde's was 25.6 m (84 ft) ; it was 56 ...

... of development work would produce a plane so far superior to the British-French Concorde that the Concorde 's far earlier introduction would mean little in terms of sales, he said. Serling ... and (2) it would not come along too far behind the Concorde , However, present plans were for flight-testing the Concorde in 1968; the Soviet Union had announced it would have a supersonic airliner operational even before the Concorde . An in-service U.S. SST was not likely before 1974 or 1975. ''(Serling, Wash ...

... diagram of lunar landing. ''(AP, LA Times, 9/7/70)'' If Anglo-French supersonic transport Concorde emerged from test series with reputation intact, it would "in its builders' eyes confirm its ... and 3 psf)-equivalent of thunder. BAC officials had predicted Concorde would produce no more noise than this in commercial service. Concorde opponents were concerned about U.S. reports that supersonic airliners ...

... pilots Brian Trubshaw and Andre Turcat of the Anglo-French Concorde supersonic transport aircraft during White House ceremonies that coincided with the Concorde 's first U.S. visit. Trubshaw of Great Britain ... ., to participate in Sept. 21 dedication ceremonies for the world's largest jet airport. The Concorde carrying 32 aviation officials, press representatives, and a 10-man crew-was flown from Caracas ...

... benefits. (NASA Release 76-179) Britain and France announced their decision to build no more Concorde supersonic jetliners beyond the 16 now under construction or in the air. After a meeting ... Authority from landing at JFK Intl. Airport, pending results of environmental testing at Dulles, the Concorde was losing money for both its state-owned sponsors; Air France reported losses of from $30 to $32 million in the first 9 mo of Concorde operation. Potential customers for the Concorde had made it clear that they would be interested only in the Europe ...

... Bow Memorial (Middle) School, Bow, New Hampshire. Teacher. Social Studies, 9th grade. 1982-1985 Concord High School, Concord, New Hampshire. Teacher. Courses in economics, law, American history, and a course she developed ... ; host family, A Better Chance Program (ABC), for inner-city students; and fundraiser for Concord Hospital and Concord YMCA. Special Honours Posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. Other Information Apr ...

... , Inc., an­nounced a decision not to exercise their options to buy 13 Anglo ­French Concorde supersonic transport aircraft. The action was expected to lead American Airlines, Inc., and Eastern Airlines, Inc., to drop their options, the Washington Post reported later. Concorde options would then stand at 30, but lack of competitive pressure from U.S. airlines ...

... Concorde 201-Air France's first Concorde supersonic air-liner, the first production Concorde and the fifth Concorde to fly-made its maiden flight, from Toulouse, France, including 45 min supersonic flight. The ... ft) during its 2-hr 50-min flight. Command pilot was Aerospatiale's Andre Turcat. ''( Concorde Bull 12, 1/1/74)'' Sen. Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.), on behalf of himself and ...

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