Space ... the final frontier. That introductory line to the original "Star Trek" TV series may sound corny, but it also may soon be a reality.
Boeing is working on a deal with Space Adventures Ltd. to develop transportation services--potentially including freight--to destinations in low Earth orbit (LEO).
The website www.handyshippingguide.com reports that the first cargoes are likely to include "the ashes of dearly departed who wish to be disposed of as far from their earth bound relatives as possible."
The service is still a ways off (it's not expected to be operational until 2015), but the fact that Boeing and Space Adventures have signed a memo of understanding indicates that commercial shipping into space is likely to become a reality in the near future.
Read the full story here: http://www.handyshippingguide.com/shipping-news/ultimate-express-courier-service-now-possible_2095
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