Space Tourism 'is on the verge of taking off' soon

11 July 2012 Last updated at 09:32 ET Help

Dan Lewis from Institute of Directors has claimed space tourism is on the verge of taking off.

Isle of Man firm Excalibur Almaz is going to offer trips to space for £100m.

The company has purchased four disused Russian space capsules and two space stations which will be refurbished ready for the mission.

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