They literally come from all walks of life -- from rocket scientists to restaurant owners and truck drivers. They were mostly people who were interested in space or anyone who just liked to walk out and look up at the stars at night.

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We are attempting to give the public around the world the opportunity to be involved in very real space missions.

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We're pleased that he selected us and we're honored to have him.

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They had an engine test they didn't like so they will do another month of testing.

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It's a symbolic gesture. Nobody actually, officially named a star.

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The motivation is either an interest in space, astronomy, science fiction or being at one with the universe. Some see it as a spiritual choice.

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