Comments on: Branson to be the First to Marry Couples in Space http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/20/branson-to-be-the-first-to-marry-couples-in-space/ Space and astronomy news Sun, 8 Nov 2009 08:15:54 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Ian O'Neill http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/20/branson-to-be-the-first-to-marry-couples-in-space/comment-page-1/#comment-18764 Ian O'Neill Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:34:33 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=13766#comment-18764 Well, the way I see it, if you're going to fly into space (which is a once-in-a-lifetime event as it is) why not get married whilst you're up there... but it isn't my cup of tea. I'd be too distracted, looking out of the window all the time - not a good way to start your married life... Well, the way I see it, if you're going to fly into space (which is a once-in-a-lifetime event as it is) why not get married whilst you're up there… but it isn't my cup of tea. I'd be too distracted, looking out of the window all the time – not a good way to start your married life…

]]> By: Mr. LAME http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/20/branson-to-be-the-first-to-marry-couples-in-space/comment-page-1/#comment-18754 Mr. LAME Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:57:35 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=13766#comment-18754 haha . waste of space time and crap haha .
waste of space time and crap

]]> By: Joe http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/20/branson-to-be-the-first-to-marry-couples-in-space/comment-page-1/#comment-18725 Joe Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:04:45 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=13766#comment-18725 Branson might need a license to marry them? Who's jurisdiction is it? Branson, you're not on the planet. For christs sake just marry the people. By the power invested in you by them. We don't need system-wide licensing. Branson might need a license to marry them? Who's jurisdiction is it? Branson, you're not on the planet. For christs sake just marry the people. By the power invested in you by them. We don't need system-wide licensing.

]]> By: Rafael http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/20/branson-to-be-the-first-to-marry-couples-in-space/comment-page-1/#comment-18699 Rafael Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:36:49 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=13766#comment-18699 Let's not get too bent out of shape over this, besides this whole marriage ceremony carries no weight Let's not get too bent out of shape over this, besides this whole marriage ceremony carries no weight

]]> By: Vanamonde http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/20/branson-to-be-the-first-to-marry-couples-in-space/comment-page-1/#comment-18686 Vanamonde Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:30:12 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=13766#comment-18686 This disgusts me. A total waste of resources when we have food riots going on! I support research and exploration but......stuff....like this totally wrong and the sign of an ego the size of Jupiter. Down with Virgin Galactic! Space may became a playground to the hyper-rich but I don't have to like it. This disgusts me. A total waste of resources when we have food riots going on! I support research and exploration but……stuff….like this totally wrong and the sign of an ego the size of Jupiter.

Down with Virgin Galactic! Space may became a playground to the hyper-rich but I don't have to like it.

]]> By: Kootstar http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/20/branson-to-be-the-first-to-marry-couples-in-space/comment-page-1/#comment-18680 Kootstar Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:42:28 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=13766#comment-18680 Like putting clothes on models for the runway, it may not be "the thing" for many people, but it would point many otherwise disinterested toward space and a few more might get more real interest in the end. As long as there is a bit of caution in the whole thing, add the first few to the current lists of first and most peculiar. Who knows? If these newly-weds stay together, their kids might hear the story and become some of the most hearty of next generation "space cadets"! Like putting clothes on models for the runway, it may not be "the thing" for many people, but it would point many otherwise disinterested toward space and a few more might get more real interest in the end. As long as there is a bit of caution in the whole thing, add the first few to the current lists of first and most peculiar. Who knows? If these newly-weds stay together, their kids might hear the story and become some of the most hearty of next generation "space cadets"!

]]> By: Clive http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/20/branson-to-be-the-first-to-marry-couples-in-space/comment-page-1/#comment-18679 Clive Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:23:14 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=13766#comment-18679 Best not to use 'the withdrawal method' in zero gravity.... Best not to use 'the withdrawal method' in zero gravity….

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/20/branson-to-be-the-first-to-marry-couples-in-space/comment-page-1/#comment-18677 Cynthia Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:06:39 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=13766#comment-18677 I'd rather get married in Las Vegas on the bridge of the Enterprise. I'd rather get married in Las Vegas on the bridge of the Enterprise.

]]> By: www.actionforspace.com http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/20/branson-to-be-the-first-to-marry-couples-in-space/comment-page-1/#comment-18665 www.actionforspace.com Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:43:26 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=13766#comment-18665 "Till death do us part" With a bad landing, it might not be that long... "Till death do us part"

With a bad landing, it might not be that long…

]]> By: Astrofiend http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/20/branson-to-be-the-first-to-marry-couples-in-space/comment-page-1/#comment-18662 Astrofiend Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:46:47 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=13766#comment-18662 # Duae Quartunciae Says: April 20th, 2008 at 9:06 pm "One has to ask… what would be the appropriate name for the equivalent of the "mile high club"?" May I suggest the 'suborbital club"? Sounds a bit geeky, but I'd be claiming it anyway if I were rich enough! # Duae Quartunciae Says:
April 20th, 2008 at 9:06 pm

"One has to ask… what would be the appropriate name for the equivalent of the "mile high club"?"

May I suggest the 'suborbital club"? Sounds a bit geeky, but I'd be claiming it anyway if I were rich enough!

]]> By: Joel Raupe http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/20/branson-to-be-the-first-to-marry-couples-in-space/comment-page-1/#comment-18660 Joel Raupe Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:17:11 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=13766#comment-18660 If New Mexico is okay with this, then it seems appropriate. The whole "wedding by ship's Captain at sea" thing is the only point that is being stretched here, don't you think? As important a development as this paleo-space tourism is to the future development of true commercial space progress, and tourism will be essential to this... SpaceShipTwo, when it flies, can be said t be in Space, or Alan Shepherd wasn't the first American in it, in 1961, for example. But saying it's really at sea is a bit like saying a deep ocean fishing expedition is really at sea, also. But, America has a long tradtition of, shall we say, "theme weddings?" Under water in Florida, on the wings of bi-planes, etc. But this is pure Branson, is it not? Publicity stunt by News Release. It should boost advanced sales, and, hey, its funny. New Mexico's legislature will not be able to resist allowing him the authroity, but the State being a Third Party to all marriage contracts, and the State being the State, they will undoubtedly be granting him the "authority." Any serious potential bridegroom would be nervous enough, I would think, to waste the few minutes at the top of the Coasting phase to concentrate on a marriage. And if she's serious, the bride may also feel a need to have the legalities sealed up on the ground. As to the 100 Kilometer High Club, that is an interesting question. There are only a few things more distracting than sex to Humans. Being on camera and floating around SST's cabin... I think I'd require the booking of all the seats, and some further waivers of liability added to what will already be a long list. Fun aside, add another brilliant move by Branson to nearly as long a list! If New Mexico is okay with this, then it seems appropriate. The whole "wedding by ship's Captain at sea" thing is the only point that is being stretched here, don't you think?

As important a development as this paleo-space tourism is to the future development of true commercial space progress, and tourism will be essential to this…

SpaceShipTwo, when it flies, can be said t be in Space, or Alan Shepherd wasn't the first American in it, in 1961, for example.

But saying it's really at sea is a bit like saying a deep ocean fishing expedition is really at sea, also.

But, America has a long tradtition of, shall we say, "theme weddings?" Under water in Florida, on the wings of bi-planes, etc. But this is pure Branson, is it not? Publicity stunt by News Release. It should boost advanced sales, and, hey, its funny.

New Mexico's legislature will not be able to resist allowing him the authroity, but the State being a Third Party to all marriage contracts, and the State being the State, they will undoubtedly be granting him the "authority."

Any serious potential bridegroom would be nervous enough, I would think, to waste the few minutes at the top of the Coasting phase to concentrate on a marriage. And if she's serious, the bride may also feel a need to have the legalities sealed up on the ground.

As to the 100 Kilometer High Club, that is an interesting question. There are only a few things more distracting than sex to Humans. Being on camera and floating around SST's cabin… I think I'd require the booking of all the seats, and some further waivers of liability added to what will already be a long list.

Fun aside, add another brilliant move by Branson to nearly as long a list!

]]> By: Duae Quartunciae http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/20/branson-to-be-the-first-to-marry-couples-in-space/comment-page-1/#comment-18654 Duae Quartunciae Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:06:19 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=13766#comment-18654 One has to ask... what would be the appropriate name for the equivalent of the "mile high club"? One has to ask… what would be the appropriate name for the equivalent of the "mile high club"?

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