The Space Cadets astronauts are preparing for tonight's live launch.

Paul, Billy, Keri and Charlie were today told they were holding a press conference for the world's press.

As an array of producers and actors posing as journalists looked on, they told the world of their shock and happiness at being selected for the trip. Charlie, though, declared that his presence must have been "a clerical error."

One 'reporter' enquired if the group planned to have sex on board. "I couldn't say no," decided Billy, but quickly u-turned when Keri answered negatively.

Later the crew were taken for a preview of their shuttle – the Earth Orbiter I. Its nose cone was seen emerging from a cloud of dry ice, white-coated 'scientists' busying around it.
"It feels just like Hollywood," commented Paul.