U.S. Billionaire Buys Ticket to Return to Space - AGAIN! (dollars, money)

[Greatday]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Recession or no, billionaire Charles Simonyi couldn't pass up another shot at space, even if it meant shelling out $35 million more.

Besides, it may one of the last times the Russian government allows tourists to hitch a ride to the international space station.

"It's now or never," said Simonyi, who has now spent $60 million for a couple of space vacations. The first was $25 million.
FOXNews.com - U.S. Billionaire Buys Ticket to Return to Space - Science News | Science & Technology | Technology News

Lucky Guy!!

[Fred314X]

Two comments:

One, it's his money. If $35 million for a space vacation is worthwhile to the man, then more power to him.

Two, once again, leave it to Fox News when it comes to anything outside the realm of legitimate journalism.

[Greatday]

Originally Posted by Fred314X

Two comments:

One, it's his money. If $35 million for a space vacation is worthwhile to the man, then more power to him.

Two, once again, leave it to Fox News when it comes to anything outside the realm of legitimate journalism.

Oh come on - its a legitimate, and fun story.

He is lucky enough to do this twice - Most of us would like to do it ONCE!

[cruxan]

it's a freakin waste of money!!! i could think of a million better ways of spending 60 milion dollars... pure ego nothing more.

[NMWilliams2003]

Originally Posted by cruxan

it's a freakin waste of money!!! i could think of a million better ways of spending 60 milion dollars... pure ego nothing more.

Who cares how he spends his own money? I don't, it's not affecting me.

[Greatday]

Originally Posted by NMWilliams2003

Who cares how he spends his own money? I don't, it's not affecting me.

Excellent point.

[kevcrawford]

Originally Posted by cruxan

it's a freakin waste of money!!! i could think of a million better ways of spending 60 milion dollars... pure ego nothing more.

I'm sure many people would think that some of the things you buy are a waste.

He earned the money, he can do what he wants with it.

[harborlady]

Originally Posted by Greatday

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Recession or no, billionaire Charles Simonyi couldn't pass up another shot at space, even if it meant shelling out $35 million more.

Besides, it may one of the last times the Russian government allows tourists to hitch a ride to the international space station.

"It's now or never," said Simonyi, who has now spent $60 million for a couple of space vacations. The first was $25 million.
FOXNews.com - U.S. Billionaire Buys Ticket to Return to Space - Science News | Science & Technology | Technology News

Lucky Guy!!

And in the spirit of credit where credit is due...
http://www.indocina.net/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=31145

Hard work and talent aren't behind reward systems. The ability to exploit disproportional compensation far exceeds hard work and talent.

[TristansMommy]

See.. this is what I dont' get..

This guy has a chance to do good with all that money.. and yet he just .. well does something like this...

I'm just saying.. I'd rather die knowing that I did something good for my fellow man and other human beings than know I went to space..

Just seems..well absurd and self indulgent is all. But that's just who I am.

[Greatday]

Originally Posted by TristansMommy

See.. this is what I dont' get..

This guy has a chance to do good with all that money.. and yet he just .. well does something like this...

I'm just saying.. I'd rather die knowing that I did something good for my fellow man and other human beings than know I went to space..

Just seems..well absurd and self indulgent is all. But that's just who I am.

Keep in mind TM - this is pocket change for this guy. This is his vacation. Sure it may be self indulgent. But, so what. We all need to be a little self indulgent once in a while.

I'm sure he does "good" also.

But, a guy needs some fun!