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IPFS News Link • Space Travel and Exploration

Childhood fantasy came true when he won a free trip to outer space.

• USA Today
Then reality struck. After some number-crunching, Emmett realized he would have to report the $138,000 galactic joy ride as income and owe $25,000 in taxes. The 31-year-old software consultant from the San Francisco Bay area gave up his seat.

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