In article , Peter Kemp
wrote:

On 23 Jun 2004 21:54:57 GMT, (B2431) wrote:

From: "Steven P. McNicoll"
Date: 6/23/2004 5:49 AM Central Daylight Time
Message-id: .net


"miso" wrote in message
.com...

Note that they will have to make 2 more trips for the prize if they
miss the 2 week window. Still better to delay then risk life, limb,
and the hardware.


They have to make at least two more trips for the prize regardless of
anything else, as they have yet to make a single qualifying flight.

How did this one not qualify?

Not high enough and did not carry 3 humans (although I think 2 of the
"passengers" can be weighted dummies.

Would political candidates qualify as the latter, and would they have to
be returned to earth? I see a new industry...