posted 10-10-2012 08:10 AM               

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Please use this topic to discuss the global recording artist's preparations to fly and mission to the International Space Station.

posted 11-18-2012 07:14 AM               

I've never heard of this woman and she's British... as you knew that British newspapers don't have any interests on human spaceflight, so if anyone know where and who she works for?

I'm interested to find out more about Sarah Brightman, so I'm listening...

posted 11-22-2012 02:35 PM               

"This is not the first time such a situation has arose. Of course, this information is news to me, but I'm not very surprised. Many years ago there was an option to send one singer into space. He had undergone a medical selection and there were plans to sign a contract with him. I don't have precise information on the situation with Sarah Brightman, but such things are probably possible, yes," Krikalev told Interfax-AVN.

Sources in the rocket and space industry earlier told Interfax-AVN that Brightman, who announced her wish to make a tourist flight to the ISS in October, will probably not fly. "It is very probable that the singer said she may fly to the ISS to fuel interest in her year-long world tour, which she will begin next year," the source said.

posted 11-23-2012 08:06 AM               

"I have met with Sarah Brightman. She intends to fly. However, Roscosmos has not made a final decision yet," Popovkin said.

Commenting on the reasons why no decision has been made yet, Popovkin said: "We need to provide young cosmonauts with flight practice."

Speaking about when a final decision may be made on the matter, Popovkin said it will happen "in the second half of 2013."

posted 03-17-2013 09:49 AM               

Roscosmos head Vladimir Popovkin said that plan could be off the table because the Russian space agency is considering extending to flight from eight days to one month.

In that case, he said, Brightman would have to give up her seat to a professional.

posted 03-31-2013 09:24 AM               

She tells Seven magazine, "When I first was asked to do it, I thought 'I don't think so'. It's a really important step to take. But the second time I felt ready.

"I'm feeling anticipation about the flight, but no apprehension, just how I feel before I go on stage."

posted 05-06-2013 05:08 PM               

"The sides will discuss in the near future the implementation of this project, including Sarah Brightman's preparation for the flight and the program of her activities on board the orbital station," Roscosmos said in a statement.