Tom Hanks Declines $28M Space Excursion

Amazon mogul Jeff Bezos is a fan of inviting fellow celebrities to go to space with him, including actor William Shatner.

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Bezos is the owner of a Blue Origin rocket.

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Tom Hanks was the latest suggestion to travel to space – but it would cost him $28 million.

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Hanks politely declined – he’s doing well for himself, but not that well.

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After all, the ride would only last 12 minutes.

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Hanks joked with Jimmy Kimmel about how he could mimic space travel from his home, while simulating space travel on Kimmel’s show.

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The “Forrest Gump” star is no stranger to space travel discussions, though.

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Since $28 million is too hefty, Hanks paid $250,000 to Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Galactic, for a ticket to his space travel company.

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Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Russell Brand, and Katy Perry also reserved tickets.

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