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Semi-protected edit request on 11 July 2021

change "86 meters" to "86 kilometers" Potatoradius (talk) 19:55, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

It looks like this has been fixed. RudolfRed (talk) 23:17, 12 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Branson now a commercial astronaut?

MOS:OPENPARABIO: One, or possibly more, noteworthy positions, activities, or roles that the person held, avoiding subjective or contentious terms. ... However, try to not overload the first sentence by describing everything notable about the subject) Since when is Branson notable for making one trip into space? Where are the sources calling him a "commercial astronaut" in the first place? ProcrastinatingReader (talk) 20:12, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Yes. The FAA awards commercial astronaut wings to people who meet these criteria:[1]

"To be eligible for Astronaut Wings, nominees have to meet the following criteria and submit an application to the FAA: – Must be an FAA licensed launch; – Must meet the requirements for flight crew qualifications and training under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 460; and – Must demonstrate flight beyond 50 statute miles above the surface of the Earth as flight crew on an FAA licensed or permitted launch reentry vehicle."

The launch was licensed by the FAA, the crew were trained and they flew above 50 statute miles. They were awarded Commercial Astronaut Wings shortly after their landing. --Jrcraft Yt (talk) 20:22, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Having an award by the FAA doesn't mean Wikipedia policies for opening paragraph inclusion are met. ProcrastinatingReader (talk) 20:25, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

One, or possibly more, noteworthy positions, activities, or roles that the person held, avoiding subjective or contentious terms.

This was heavily covered by media and has been in the works for 17 years. --Jrcraft Yt (talk) 20:29, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your question was "[Is] Branson now a commercial astronaut?" the answer to that is yes. --Jrcraft Yt (talk) 20:32, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Please read WP:INDENT. The questions were in the OP -- Since when is Branson notable for making one trip into space? Where are the sources calling him a "commercial astronaut" in the first place? ProcrastinatingReader (talk) 09:33, 12 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Richard Branson is not an astronaut because he hasn't reached Earth orbit and did not orbit it at least once, or did not get further. But can be considered an commercial astronaut. Jirka.h23 (talk) 19:02, 12 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

You don't have to orbit to become an astronaut. That's only your opinion. --Jrcraft Yt (talk) 02:16, 13 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The Association of Space Explorers (ASE) only accepts individuals who have completed at least one orbit of the Earth. Jirka.h23 (talk) 05:44, 13 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I would argue that he's not famous for that. Going to space, as cool as it is, is not what he's known for. Of course he/his group owns Virgin Galactic, but that's already included in his business activities. We should not give him all the titles/positions associated with his ventures. Litteul (talk) 13:02, 13 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I bet he won't even get a Romanian stamp, like Laika the orbital dog. Martinevans123 (talk) 13:18, 13 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]
How did we drag stamps into this?2A02:2F08:B10C:7800:DD33:67BE:C0D5:8178 (talk) 17:41, 16 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

It's 86km, not meters

On recent edge of space travel. Mgtroyas (talk) 21:34, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

first billionaire in space?

"In July 2021, Branson became the first billionare in space after beating Jeff Bezos by a couple of weeks. " (Billionaire appears to be missing the 3rd i)

Charles Simonyi paid his way to the ISS twice, in 2007 & 2009. He is now worth $5 billion. Guy Laliberté paid his way the the ISS in 2009, after selling 90% of Cirque du Soleil for $1.5 billion (CAD?)

Yep. Charles Simonyi is worth US$5 billion. And Guy Laliberté was worth US$1.2 billion last June. Martinevans123 (talk) 22:57, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]