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'I have trained my crew (in) advanced
astronomy. They are very good at astronomy in regards to calculations
and identifications of various space objects.'He added: 'I've got a jet engine on
order so I'm planning to build a tunnel, put the engine at one end and
when I throw a guy in he'll float in a similar way to how he would in
space.'
The former astronomy student said: 'We are trying to have Africa
participate in the contribution of knowledge into mankind's destiny.'

Basically they are building a coffin that looks almost like an airplane.

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