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[b]Space Adventures’ Orbital Spaceflight Client, Charles Simonyi, Passes Medical Review[/b] Space Adventures, Ltd., the world's leading space experiences company, announced that Charles Simonyi, Ph.D. has passed the medical review board of the Russian Federation, called the Government Medical Commission (GMK), signifying the achievement of a major milestone in his orbital spaceflight preparation. The GMK board convened on Aug. 8 to review Dr. Simonyi’s general medical condition and fitness for spaceflight. "We, at Space Adventures, congratulate Charles and look forward to his launch," said Eric Anderson, president and CEO of Space Adventures. "Receiving GMK approval is highly significant in preparing for his spaceflight." "I'm looking forward to continue to work with the medical team during my training period, and, of course, looking forward to the incredible experience that I'll be training for," said Dr. Simonyi, founder of Intentional Software and Space Adventures’ orbital spaceflight client. Space Adventures has previously sent three private explorers to space. In 2001, American Dennis Tito fulfilled his dream of space travel, and in 2002, the 'First African in Space' Mark Shuttleworth launched and, last October, American Greg Olsen, took flight. Each client spent eight days aboard the International Space Station. Japanese entrepreneur, Daisuke Enomoto, is training for his spaceflight currently scheduled for September. More details regarding Dr. Simonyi's scheduled launch date, commencement of training and specific mission objectives will be announced in the coming months.
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