Apparently 93% of the people who have bought tickets for flights on Virgin Galactic's suborbital flights aboard SpaceShipTwo have passed the physical requirements. They were hoping for 80% so they are pleased.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
93% Pass Virgin Galactic's Physical Requirements for Spaceflight
Posted by Dan Schrimpsher at 9:44 AM
Labels: Space Advocacy, Space Journalism
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I feel sorry for the other 7% who didn't pass (and I wonder if they will get a refund?).
Either way, it is good to see over 90% pass the test, although I wish they would provide more insight as to what exactly the screening process is.
~Darnell
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