Madge’s space odyssey plans put on hold by Russian Duma

Pop diva Madonna’s space voyage may have to wait a little longer, as Russia's Duma has nixed the idea of sending her into space in 2008.

During her tour to Moscow the singer expressed her desire to visit the International Space Station.

"It would be a serious event, considering the TV coverage and the fact that it will coincide with [presidential] elections in the United States and Russia," Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Alexei Mitrofanov was quoted by Eonline, as saying.

Space agency spokesman Igor Panarin explained that there were no seats available on the Soyuz spacecraft until 2009.

"Taking into account her good physical preparedness and financial capabilities, the dream of [Madonna] Louise Ciccone on a space flight could be realized in 2009," Panarin said.

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