Meanwhile , an important corollary to missions contracted by the government are those with more regal intentions , such as Sir Richard Branson 's Virgin Galactic , which aims to offer sub-orbital spaceflights to anyone who can shell out $ 200,000 for a flight . Video game pioneer Richard Garriott is also avid space fan . Was one of world 's first space tourists and is ambassador for space privatization . Comment:
Video game pioneer Richard Garriott is also avid space fan . Was one of world 's first space tourists and is ambassador for space privatization . Comment: