The proposed space tourism project in the Northern Marianas is now under review by the Federal Aviation Administration.<\/p>\n
Ports Authority acting executive director Reno Celis said his office has referred the matter to FAA\u2019s Flight Standards Service.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s under review by the Flight Standards. They\u2019d review and see if we can operate it over here,\u201d said Celis in a recent interview.<\/p>\n
A Japanese space adventure company, Space Japan, submitted a proposal to CPA earlier this year to use Saipan and Tinian as possible flight stations. <\/p>\n
\u201cSpace Japan needs Saipan and the airport of Tinian as an airport for a space experience flight. \u2026Is establishment in the Saipan airport possible? What license is required?\u201d asked a company representative in a Feb. 8, 2006, letter to CPA.<\/p>\n
The proponent said it would mainly do sightseeing flights using jet fighters and a MIG.<\/p>\n
Celis said that Japan Space representatives came to Saipan to meet with CPA.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey want to station here. Basically, it\u2019s a tourism project. They\u2019re going to take interested tourists to space and back,\u201d said Celis.<\/p>\n
He said Space Japan proposes to fly up to 80,000 feet above the earth. Regular international flights usually fly up to 36,000 feet high.<\/p>\n
Celis said the CPA board would act on the proposal if approved by the FAA.<\/p>\n
Space Japan said that its business is the same as that of Space Adventures in the United States, which has pioneered space tourism. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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