BOB GELDOF IS training to go into space, and might even become the first Irishman to “boldly go”.

He’s lined up for a trip on a commercial space flight next year, and has been set up with some Top Gun-esque gear while he’s preparing.

Geldof is currently in training in a Desdemona flight simulator in Soesterberg, central Netherlands.

The musician and Live Aid founder was offered the flight as a birthday present by the Space Expedition Corporation (SXC). Typically the journeys cost about $100,000.

Geldof is strapped into the Desdemona flight simulator by Desdemona director Bernd de Graaf AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

Geldof wearing a flight suit with the Irish flag on his left arm and the Union flag on his right arm AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

Geldof is pictured inside the simulator. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

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