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Only the astronauts can travel to space.
At least, that’s what a lot of kids have been told by their parents and teachers so that they study hard and strive to become one. Although it still is a valid point, you do not exactly need to be an astronaut if all you want is to be able to tell your friends and family that you have gone beyond Earth. It is possible when you travel to the edge of space while riding the MiG-29 Fulcrum.
MiG-29 was initially created as a jet fighter for Russia in 1983, and its manufacturers have not been aware of its supersonic ability back then. However, now you can fly one and travel to the edge of space without spending over $20,000.
Aside from having the opportunity to travel to space, there are three other reasons why this is an activity that is worth going through.
1. Move Faster Than The Speed Of Sound
Have you ever wondered what it is like to crash the sound barrier and go from point A to point B before anyone can hear you? Well, it will no longer just be an idea once you decide to board the plane to Russia and get on the MiG-29 Fulcrum. You can personally experience moving at supersonic speed, and live to talk about it. For the science wiz out there, this means that you get to travel to the edge of space up to the maximum rate of Mach 2.25.
2. Be Your Own Pilot
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If nerves overtake your excitement – and probably hidden skills – when you know that an expert is watching your every move, flying the MiG-29 will not be a problem to you because you will be doing it by yourself. Before the scheduled takeoff, you need to attend the Suborbital Space Flight training, which will teach you how to maneuver and do other tricks with the supersonic jet. The actual flight will not take over an hour, but this is enough for you to revel in the beauty of the planet, and perhaps rethink your career choice and work on turning into a real astronaut in the future.
3. Travel To Space For Less Than $20,000
Even if this is a lump sum of money that a thrifty person will not be willing to spend on anything other than a car or a house, only the MiG-29 Fulcrum can let you travel to the edge of space – not anything else. It is a proper amount, considering that you will go 17 to 22 kilometers above sea level. Besides, the cost also covers the limousine transfer between your designated hotel and the airbase, the medical consultation to make sure that you are fit to fly, and the certificate which confirms that you have indeed traveled to space.
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Life is too short to dream of going out of our beloved Earth someday. It may not even happen if you think that work will take you there, especially if your field of expertise is not even close to getting you inside NASA. Arrange your schedule and travel to the edge of space in the supersonic MiG-29 Fulcrum soon!