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Published: 26 March, 2009, 09:46

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Space tourist Charles Simonyi explains why he decided to return to a space station 300 kilometers above the Earth.

He speaks about the difference between the first and second space flights and why he considers the millions he has spent on it merely a contribution to the space research – in an exclusive interview on RT.

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