SPACE TOURISM

Space Tourism Introduction to Space Tourism Space tourism refers to commercial space travel where civilians, not professional astronauts, venture into space. It is a new industry offering individuals the opportunity to experience spaceflight. Although still in its early stages, the idea is gaining momentum with the support of companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic. The industry includes suborbital, orbital, and potentially lunar or interplanetary travel. Types of Space Tourism Suborbital Tourism Orbital Tourism Lunar/Interplanetary Tourism Cost of Space Tourism A suborbital trip with Virgin Galactic costs around $450,000. An orbital trip through SpaceX or Axiom Space can cost tens of millions. As technology improves and competition increases, prices are expected to decrease, potentially opening space travel to more people. Dennis Tito – The First Space Tourist Dennis Tito is widely recognized as the first space tourist. He became the first ...