Space tourists are ready for take-off

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are among those to have booked their seats to go into space – which may prove to be a little awkward.

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Brad Pitt and Angelia Jolie: your fellow passengers into space
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are reportedly among the 700 people who have paid a quarter of a million dollars to be on board one of the first Virgin Galactic flights into space. Given that this is likely to involve spending long periods in a cramped space together, it's safe to assume they made these reservations before beginning their divorce proceedings.

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