FAA: Security checks for space tourists

Source URL: http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/space/01/04/space.travel.reut/index.html
Posted at: http://www.air-attack/com/news/news_article/936

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Paying customers on commercially run flights to space would have to meet security requirements, but would not have to pass specific medical tests, according to draft U.S. regulations.

"Space may soon open up to citizen explorers, businesses, and tourists," the Federal Aviation Administration said.

The FAA is seeking public comment on its recommendations, issued last week, for pilots and passengers participating in privately run space ventures.

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