MirCorp to seek 117 million IPO for Mir space station refit
Netherlands based MirCorp plans an IPO in February 2001 to raise 117 million for Mir refurbishment including new computers software and solar panels. The venture aims to send space tourists to Mir and list shares on Nasdaq London and Singapore while reassuring Russian officials about ongoing funding. Den nis Tito set as first paying customer for 20 million and a NBC reality show Destination Mir may orbit a station crew to test endurance.
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