Speed Bump by Dave Coverly for June 12, 2019

First sign of the commercialization of tourist space travel.

and rewind the cockpit tape.

And, those stir charges really add up, too.

He jettisoned the fuel tank on his way up, so, he lost his deposit on that also…

So, that’s what space stations are for. For refueling space ships.

As if the ten million for the rental wasn’t bad enough.

The only problem is you have to pick up your vehicle in Kazakhstan.

that’s the interior of a Soyuz.

Humpf! Sky high prices….

You mean those things we dropped in the ocean on takeoff?

Can I arrange for a drop-off at one of your other locations?

Would you like insurance? Most personal policies do not cover incidental space debris dings, water landings or dents as a result of hitting the ground on re-entry.

We are going to need more burritos if you want me to re-fill it…

“And there’s a mileage charge of 58 cents for use of a company vehicle . . . "

Pisses me off every time. I once bought a cheap plastic 2-gallon gas can and refilled the tank from it after I pulled into the return slot at an airport where the nearest reasonable priced gas was about 40 miles away. They tried to add a “disposal” charge to my credit card, but ended up accepting the car back, full, for no extra charge. My total cost was probably 50¢ more, by the time I paid for the gas can, but it was so satisfying!