London - As Russia mournfully awaits the imminent destruction of the Mir space station, due to plunge into the Pacific later this month, some American entrepreneurs have spotted a lucrative business opportunity.
They are marketing Mir's last moments as "one of the most spectacular celestial events of the 21st century" and inviting enthusiasts eager to watch its blazing descent to pay $10,000 for a seat on a chartered jet which will circle the crash zone.
