Stephen Hawking will enter the universe

British mathematician and physicist, Professor Stephen Hawking, is planning to fly into space. According to the Daily Telegraph , his flight will take place in 2009.

Hawking's space flight depends on the space travel program of Virgin Galactic's British tycoon Richard Branson. This program aims to bring many tourists into Earth's orbit next year.

The newspaper also said Richard's boss will sponsor Hawking's trip, with an estimated cost of £ 100,000 ($ 193,000).

Professor Hawking, 64, suffered from motor neuron since he was 21 years old and had to sit on a wheelchair for the rest of his life. , black hole . He is the author of the Brief History of Time , selling more than 10 million copies worldwide.

Professor Stephen Hawking (Photo: Xinhuanet)

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