01 July 2008

Lift-off for would-be cosmonauts

BRISBANE - Flight Centre has released a trip where adventurers can put on a space suit and train like a real cosmonaut in Russia.

During the five-day trip participants will explore and experience space simulators, learn to eat food in space, view the hydrolab and put on an Orlan-DMA Space Suit for an afternoon of training.

Also part of the experience will be some of the procedures real cosmonauts run through before venturing into space and completing Vestibular Training

Prices start from A$9480 (US$9,000) per person twin share and include four nights accommodation, breakfast daily and one lunch, arrival transfer, private transport and services of local guide and trainer.

Participants will need to arrange security clearance 45 days prior and flights are subject to physical examination by health practitioner.

International airfares to Moscow are not included.

For bookings, go to www.flightcentre.com.au

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