Ashton Kutcher is going to space

At some point when Virgin's space program tourist thingy gets going and 499 other people have taken the trip, Ashton will be strapped in and go for a ride. So, it's not happening today.

Richard Branson writes on his blog: "Great news today news from our Astronaut Relations team at Virgin Galactic: our 500th future astronaut customer has just signed up! Even better news is that number 500 is Ashton Kutcher. I gave Ashton a quick call to congratulate and welcome him. He is as thrilled as we are at the prospect of being among the first to cross the final frontier (and back!) with us and to experience the magic of space for himself. As you can see from the video, our spaceships are not only very beautiful but are built and flying in the final stages of our exhaustive test flight program. We are guided by safety and so will ensure that everything is just as safe as it can possibly be before we start commercial services – particularly as I will be on the first commercial flight with my kids! Virgin Galactic is the most exciting business that we’ve ever launched and I still sometimes have to pinch myself that it’s for real. Ashton is joining a fast expanding group of true pioneers who are on their way to a life changing experience and a place in the history books. It’s great to have him on board."

And here is the video in question. (And, fyi, Richard: I personally have trouble imaging anything I'd like to do less than take a trip to space. So that probably means I'm utterly devoid of curiosity. I can live with that. So, no need to have your Astronaut Relations Team, which sounds like something cool that isn't real, contact me.)

Kutcher image via That 70s Show tumblr.

Comments

[Leon Arp]

A ticket costs $200,000. I'll stay at home and let my mind wander. (I'm already spaced out.)

[Helen]

I HOPE THAT HE STAYS THERE, then there won't be another Horrible season of his TAAHM.