The Guardian reports that Russia’s space agency has announced it is ready to take tourists not just into space, but to the moon (and back).  The cost?  A staggering $100 million.

Roskosmos leaked details of the project as Nasa’s space shuttle Discovery prepared for launch from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. A source at the Russian agency confirmed to the Guardian that the technology was in place for a flight to be launched within 18 months of a down payment.

The fortnight-long trip would include a week at the International Space Station (ISS) before blasting off to the moon and completing a full orbit 100 miles above its surface.

Note that you don’t get to actually land on the moon - this tour is strictly sightseeing only.  All the same I’m tempted.  What do you think - should I open a tip jar to fund my trip?  Don’t worry - your money wouldn’t be wasted - when I’ve raised the necessary cash I will, of course, use the opportunity to blog the moon.