Now Sergei Gorbunov, spokesman for Rosaviakosmos, the Russian Space Agency, says that Lance Bass isn't going to fly with the Russians next year. But that there is another Polish businessman who is.

Unfortunately, one of the things that didn't change in Russia when the Soviet Union fell apart was the bit about the mystery wrapped in a riddle wrapped in an enigma. Is there some behind-the-scenes dispute going on here, or are they establishing a stronger negotiating position vis a vis Mircorp?

Inquiring minds, and all that...