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 | | Monday, 29 April, 2002, 07:44 GMT 08:44 UK In pictures: Second space tourist South African internet millionaire Mark Shuttleworth is on his way to the International Space Station. Hailed by the South African president as a courageous pioneer for Africa, he is a paying guest on a 10-day mission.  Contemplating the trip  The rocket is ready  On the way to the launchpad: Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori and wife  Trying the space suit on for size  Saying goodbye  On the way at last | |
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