Rocket man books in to space race

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22/05/2006 10:28:03

A Christchurch Internet entrepreneur has booked himself a space journey.

Opawa man Mark Rocket has paid $300,000 for a ride on Virgin Galactic's eight person space craft.

It is due to lift off late in 2008.

Mr Rocket says he is not sure if he will be the first New Zealander into space, but he is sure he is the first to book.

He says he contacted Virgin Galactic through their website and has already been over to see their rocket development factory in California.

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