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Spaced out! Justin Bieber to become an ASTRONAUT

Mike Gallagher

Jun 6, 2013 - 08:10

Jun 6, 2013 - 08:12

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Spaced out! Justin Bieber to become an ASTRONAUT

Astronaut ... Bieber set to go out of this world

JUSTIN Bieber's next project will be out of this world - after he signed up to become an ASTRONAUT.

The pop superstar is the latest celebrity to join Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic space mission along with Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher.

Bieber along with his manager Scooter Braun have coughed up $250,000 to join the project.

Organiser Branson, tweeted: "Great to hear @justinbieber & @scooterbraun are latest @virgingalactic future astronauts. Congrats, see you up there!"

Other celebs rumoured to be keen on donning their spacesuits include Brad and Angelina Jolie and Beyonce and Jay Z - who want to record the first music video in space.

Mission ... Richard Branson is leading project

The swish Virgin spaceship went through its first supersonic, flight in April.

The successful test of the rocket-powered aircraft which took place in Califoia, broke the speed of sound.

The programme wants to start taking passengers next year.

Aircrafts will go to the edge of space - and experience weightlessness for several minutes.

A statement on Virgin Galactic's website says: "Virgin Galactic aims to make sub-orbital space accessible to anyone with a dream to view the Earth and experience microgravity."

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Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.