Despite claims that the current space tourist, Charles Simonyi, would be the last one for years, there may be another paid space traveler as soon as September.
That’s the word from Space Adventures, the company which handles orbital flight to the International Space Station via the Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
Had been selling “empty” seats
Until now, Space Adventures [...]

Billionaire space tourist Charles Simonyi, age 60, has had his wings clipped by his 28 year old Swedish wife. His second space flight, which will begin March 26th, will be his last. He’s spent about $60 million on his two flights—and now he’s got responsibilities at home.
Planned before engagement
Mrs. Simonyi agreed to let her husband [...]

The crew of the International Space Station is scheduled to increase from 3 to 6. And, at that point, there may be no “rooms at the inn” for space tourists who pay upwards of $20 million for a visit.
Your Seat Is Taken
And the Russian Space Agency suggests that, after this year, there may be no [...]