As available to fly in space

These remarkable words belong to the Briton Fred Hoyle (Fred Hoyle) - one of the most famous cosmologists of the XX century. In a wide range of Sir Hoyle known as the author of several science fiction novels, as well as the conventional wisdom of the term "Big Bang» (Big Bang), which is described by the birth of our universe.

So how much before the cosmos? On this question in the scientific community is no simple answer. The Earth's atmosphere is discharged gradually with increasing distance from its surface, so the border is very conditional. For example, the International Aeronautical Federation has set the bar at a height of 100 km, and NASA - 122 km. Quite a bit, but there are models of flying cars so far away, even before the "maize", so to get to the orbit will have antiquated methods - on the spacecraft. And here emerges several options of varying degrees of flight capital and diligence. First, remind yourself of the top three is quite famous, and then learn about something very unusual.

1. become an astronaut

As a joke on the Internet, for two hours of freedom Gagarin had become an astronaut. Indeed, the only elected politicians, athletes, military and representatives of the rare professions could leave the USSR. Ordinary citizen trips abroad only interfere build our bright future. It took half a century, now everyone can choose where he would go and wherever to settle down. Or even more - to try yourself in the role of a professional astronaut.

In 2012, Roskosmos dug contest in which anyone could become an astronaut. Moreover, requirements for physical education have been reduced compared to the previously existing regulations. It is clear that, in addition to health, estimated open-mindedness and Jobseekers past. But the door-it is still opened! Flight experience and special education are no longer mandatory.

But there are difficulties. Firstly, on the next set can not hear anything. Secondly, even if it is said that the road by walking, but it turns out too long. On education and training it takes about six years. Probably not all the strength so many torments, and the competition is high.

2. Buy a ticket from the tour operator Space

Do you want to amuse your self-esteem and admire how all of humanity is floundering somewhere at your feet? Be prepared to fork out. Need a pair of tens of millions of dollars per ticket to the space station, and where you can admire the blue planet through your star pedicure.

In the early nineties of the last century did not accept guests the most comfortable "hostel", entitled "The World." After his drowning beckoning travelers to the ISS "Three-Star". As usual, for increased comfort will have to pay. Issue price grew from 20 to 30 million dollars, and for a spacewalk asking for another 15 million. In general, this merciless course you will most likely not naskrebote.

There are also more budget options. For example, the notorious company Virgin Galactic advance sells short space tours for just 250,000 dollars. 2.5 hours of flight 5-6 minutes you spend in weightlessness. Already more realistic, but still far from the budget, and when will it be!

By the way, the first commercial space tourists have become a Japanese journalist and the British confectioner. Their flight was paid for by non-state financial institutions. Like it or not, guys are lucky. However, not only they had the rare chance to visit free of charge in the interplanetary space.

3. Participate in the program of Mars One

Surely all the hype about the colonization of Mars by 2030 was not lost on your ears. Private project of sending ordinary earthlings a neighboring planet literally blew media. Even if you do not watch TV, Do not sit on the internet and do not listen to radio, you still had a chance to hear it loud experiment on their friends and relatives.

The company Mars One and Interplanetary Media Group has planned to send to Mars residential units needed equipment and food supplies for the four brave men who are ready to be the beginning of a new era in the life of Universe. As planned by the masterminds, after a while, "Martians" should abandon the social package and go to an independent livelihood. They will spud beds and grow grass on them.

By the way, on the grass. Many people felt that the idea of ​​the event came up with the organizers is in coffeeshops (the project root cause to the Netherlands). As the crank is with neither the money nor the technical ability? On the enthusiasm here for sure will not go far, so on the Internet and appear incriminating article that idea burned. Most likely, this will happen, if nowhere not reappear carried away by investors.

4. Send a piece of themselves into space

Here we are getting to that for which was conceived this material. I pointed out recently at a very unusual space services with which both want you to meet.

"Because we were born stars, the stars we'll be back" - that was the slogan of the company Celestis sent beyond Earth cremated human remains.

And here the champions of traditional religious burials, probably boils and atheists there a strong feeling of incomprehension. I myself was taken aback. However, if the cool his ardor, it becomes clear that a specific service and not intended for everyone. You need space to rave, to die with the thought of how your ashes will overcome the earth's orbit.

Such is the peculiarity of the starry sky: at anyone who looks at it, sweet heart aches. We may in fact come from somewhere there?

Boris Akunin

Celestis places from 1 to 7 g of ash in a small personal capsule. Several capsules are packaged in a common container and sent into space.

Depending on the fare remains can fly in an orbit and return to Earth, to get to the moon, or to go to the depths of space.

cost of varies widely: from 1 295 to 12 500 dollars. As a bonus, you will be given a record preflight farewell and will be given a certificate of the conqueror of the galaxy.

Over the shoulders of a few companies have successfully completed orders. Sending into orbit passes regularly, but the first long-haul flights are scheduled only for 2017. Place is still there.

conclusion

Let's take an objective look at the situation. Unreal rare chance to hit the road to space for free as part of a research program is almost excluded. Flight for their money astronomically expensive. It remains an alternative option with Celestis. Tragically? Not really, if you keep in mind the deadly attempt first space tourist in 1986 or the recent crash of the private carrier. The cold of the universe is always associated with a cold death.

Maybe it was not a worthwhile endeavor in space? So it is for the majority. For the enthusiast rare - in a different way. Celestis what motivates customers to dream? Alternatively, they think that God will stumble on the capsule and remember a deserted their little world, and the aliens learn of our existence. What do you think?