Potential Singaporean astronauts pull out after being asked to pay for training

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At least three budding astronauts have dropped out of a private sector-led effort to send a Singaporean into space.

They decided to quit mainly after being asked to pay for the training - something they were not told prior to signing up for the programme.

The former candidates, who spoke to The Sunday Times on condition of anonymity, also expressed concern about the lack of mission details from the venture's leaders, IN.Genius, a local technology firm.

For example, no formal agreement has been made between the firm and the candidates outlining details of matters such as training and costs. Nor has it revealed its space or engineering partners.