Space Tourism Is Getting Cheaper

Space tourism is among the technologies that are rumored to be on the horizon but never come to fruition. In fact, it’s been more than 20 years since Dennis Tito became the first space tourist, and his trip cost him $20 million.

However, spaceflight companies are slowly making it more affordable. Boeing is working on an astronaut capsule that will take astronauts to the International Space Station and also www.ostsee-frei.de/new-technology-for-space-tourism to be able to carry private citizens. The agreement between Boeing and NASA is designed to make the trips more frequent, but they are still expensive. The flights will cost upwards of tens of thousands of dollars each.

SpaceX is working to make it more affordable. Its Interplanetary Transport System will use rockets that can be reused and could allow humans to travel from London to San Francisco in less than an hour. It will eventually enable them to travel further, with the goal of creating an interplanetary settlement.

Of course, the most effective way to experience space is to be an astronaut. However, it’s a major commitment: You have to undergo a two-year learning program and the chances of being chosen are slim. You can still participate in the virtual simulation. If you want to get a more realistic idea of what it will be like to travel through space, make sure to visit one of the many virtual space exhibits that are available online.