Win a Trip into Space

New Scientist magazine andGerman carmaker Audi is offering to launch the lucky winner 62 miles up into sub-orbital space at speeds of more than 1,500mph. The winner will undergo 4 days of extensive training culminating in the sub-orbital flight.To be in with a chance of winning this once-in-a-lifetime space adventure, entrants must offer the most original and imaginative answer to the question: ‘What is the best patented invention of all time – and why?’Jeremy Webb, editor of New Scientist, said: “Entrants will have to be imaginative, as there will be some strong contenders – both familiar and obscure – for the accolade of best-ever patent.

“The first contender has got to be the telephone. No other invention has fostered communication the way the telephone has. Next is the humble electric light bulb.

But there are plenty of other ideas out there: the aeroplane, the transistor, penicillin or Velcro.

“I think it’s a fantastic prize. Personally I’d love to win it. I’m just sad I can’t enter.

Imagine seeing the Earth from 100 kilometres up, floating around in microgravity and being able to call yourself an astronaut. How cool is that?” The competition will run until April 30, and the winning entry will be published in the June 2 issue of New Scientist.For a chance to win this exclusive adventure watch the video below. Windows Media Player QuickTime Related links: Win A Trip To Space Website

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