Garver Says Russian Space Rides Are All About The Money

John Kelly of Florida Today spoke with Lori Garver, an aerospace executive and ex-NASA official who was bidding for a Soyuz ride until *NSYNC star Lance Bass showed up with big money in hand, something she couldn’t match. Lori says she doesn’t hold any ill will towards Bass though. “The Russians were very clear on this: It is all about the money. It has always been all about the money,” she said. “Many people have said too bad Lance got selected over me. That’s not it. It’s whoever has the money. I’ve always understood that. I never felt it was unfair.”