Freeman signs up as space tourist
Actor Morgan Freeman has signed up as a passenger on the world's first commercial space shuttle voyage.
The Shawshank Redemption actor has paid €180,000 to be among the eight passengers on the Virgin Galactic spaceship when it launches in 2008.
A Virgin Galactic spokesperson says: "We're delighted Morgan is coming onboard. He will be joining a host of stars keen to come on the ultimate thrill ride with permission to fly around the Earth on the first ever space package trip."
The 68-year-old will be joined by Sigourney Weaver, Paris Hilton, William Shatner and Victoria Principal, along with 30,000 other wannabe astronauts on the tourism program.
