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Readers reflect on Becky Chambers' hopes for a spaceflight

Original: From Becky Chambers’ author’s note: “She still hopes to see Earth from orbit one day, though she’s gotten picky about wh

Readers are quoting an author's note by science fiction writer Becky Chambers, in which she says she still hopes to see Earth from orbit one day, though she has become selective about which company she would trust for the ride. The passage has prompted people to ask themselves the same question: would they accept a seat from a space tourism provider like Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic, and whose rocket they would refuse.

Why now: The quote resonates amid ongoing debate about billionaires' space tourism companies and who deserves a trip to orbit.

Becky ChambersRichard BransonVirgin Galactic

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• From Becky Chambers’ author’s note: “She still hopes to see Earth from orbit one day, though she’s gotten picky about who she’d take a ride from.” Wow, that’s a thought. If any of the people, who could give me a ride into space, offered, would I accept? Richard Branson doesn’t… · MythingPerson · 14

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