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60s but could not go into space because she was a woman. incredible excitement ahead of tomorrow. here is what she had to say. >> im going to feel it, its going to be absolutely not having to touch or grab something, i can just float to it. and do my turns and do my rolls and that is what i love to do. >> so wallie very excited. we also heard from oliver this morning, 18 years old. he is a last minute replacement after the person who originally got that $28 million auction had to back out at the...

>> reporter: the launch is nine days after richard branson skimmed the edge of space. bezos didnt call it a competition, there are key differences. this is a true rocket that will be piloted from the ground. branson had a pilot on board, then dropping back to the west texas desert floor via parachute for hopefully a soft landing. bezos wanted to stress the fact he hopes this paves the way, pointing to the young astronaut on board, trips like this he hopes to inspire the next generation of space ...