Zhejiang female artist announced in 2008 to spend $one hundred thousand in space travel

"Shenzhou six successfully landed, my dream will determine -- that is as a tourist space." Yesterday, The China Academy of Art artist, Ms. Yang Fangfei of Zhejiang, the reporter, publicly announced her dream.

It is understood that Yang Fangfei is an artist at The China Academy of Art, middle-aged women, had successfully crossed the Arctic in 2002. And this year's Spring Festival, she also with the Chinese Antarctic Antarctic expedition team members of the team a brave rush antarctic. She is the only one in this team to be a non commissioned scientist.

Yang Fangfei told reporters that the "Shenzhou VI" multi day space trip success, deep in her heart broke out a dream of flying. "In particular, to see your report, I immediately connected to the head of the Hongkong space travel company Jiang Fang, consulting space travel related matters."

At present, Yang Fangfei has been linked with Hongkong space tourism company, and relates to personal information to Beijing, and the two sides are also expected to meet in Shanghai this month at the end of the interview details of space travel. "I'm definitely not able to come up with $20 million for a 10 day tour, but $100 thousand I can work hard to get. Now is the feeling of $100 thousand in space flight on more than two hours, it is too short, only to have the feeling down, it should be a little longer."

Hongkong space travel company CEO Jiang Fang confirmed the two sides of the call, and said it was very welcome to accept Ms. Yang's advice. For the first to attract the attention of female tourists, Jiang Fang does not feel strange. This fully shows that space travel in China will have a lot of attention and market."

For Ms. Yang's own conditions, Jiang Fang did not make it clear. He told reporters, after the two sides after the interview, there will be a series of procedures, including the signing of the contract, the payment of the cost of the pre physical examination, training, etc.. "But I still think Ms. Yang is sincere, and I admire her for her courage in this purely personal act of space travel."

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Reporter: the dream of space travel, how long have you been brewing?

Yang: This is my dream all the time, people have said that the expedition to the "three poles" - the Antarctic, Arctic and Mount Qomolangma, I have successfully completed two. I think I do, the third will soon be realized. Now there is nothing to attract me, but god. So when you read the news, I grab the phone and contact the space company. Just so fast!

Reporter: what are your physical preparations for space travel? May I ask your age?

Yang: I can't say my age, I don't have any problems with my body. When I was studying in Zhejiang University, I was very good at sports. And the success of the North Pole expedition, more proof of my physical condition. I think the most important thing in space travel is not physical but perseverance. This year, we in the Antarctic, the ship was in grade 12 in the wind in the 30 meters on the cusp of crumbling, the viscera to shake out, but I always insist on taking pictures in the news agency.

Reporter: for you are ready to apply for sub space travel, the cost of $100 thousand how do you raise?

Yang: now there is a problem for the funds, but because it is estimated to take place in 2008, the past two years, I will try to earn some money. Besides, I'm sure I'll do it. There's nothing to keep it safe. Maybe the company see my courage, will support my behavior. I am confident that I can find such an enterprise within two years. If you can not raise money, you can only sell the house.

Reporter: before making this decision, you have not discussed with the family? Do they support you?

Yang: my husband is waiting for me at the restaurant. I'll tell him right away. He must have been surprised, but he's used to it, just as I went to the north pole and the South pole. Besides, he may be worried about a little money.