Did it ever occur to you that there is no way on earth Lance could just throw away 20 MILLION dollars, mabe into an investmant that would make him a lot of money, but not into a space trip. He's human, he still has to pay bills and stuff like that.
He had investors supporting him, who did not pay up in time, therefore screwing up his one shot at a lifelong dream.
After all the time he spent training, the time, and money (yes he did have to pay before hand, but not the 20 million) wasted.
Even if the russians changed their minds, he wouldn't be able to complete his training in time for the flight.
He didn't go to CFTC, he didn't get to see his friends, family for months, because he was so devoted to follow his dreams.
All shattered.
I feel bad for him.