Russia denies *NSYNC space plan

Moscow, Russia (Russian Aerospace Agensy) - The Russian space agency has denied it plans to allow *NSYNC's Lance Bass to become its next space tourist.
The singer passed a medical test, and has been informally told he is physically fit enough to go onboard a Russian rocket bound for the International Space Station.

But on Wednesday, Russian Aerospace Agency spokesman Konstantin Kreidenko said it had not been approached by the singer:
"We have received no requests from either him or his representatives, not to speak about signing any contracts," said Mr Kreidenko.
"Anyone has the right to undergo tests in the Institute of Biomedical Problems, but that doesn't mean that such a person is considered to be a candidate for space flight."

Two weeks ago, 23 year-old Lance had a minor operation to fix an irregular heartbeat.
The singer was expected to start flight training in Russia's Star City next week