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Is Space Tourism a Good Idea?

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What are Space Vacations?

Space vacations are a recently developed idea. In the first place, a space vacation gives humans the opportunity to travel beyond the earth into space. This new idea gives regular tourists the chance to be astronauts. It means that ordinary citizens can now experience space-traveling, whether for business purposes or leisure.

The Evolution of the Concept of Space Vacations

Since our prehistoric ancestors first gazed up into the sparkling night sky, human beings have dreamt about what it might be like to move freely among the stars. Since then, humans have already made great strides in that direction. We’ve seen a lot of progress in just a few short generations, from rickety semi-powered flights to famous footprints left on the moon.

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This just doesn’t cut it anymore for a growing number of visionary scientists and engineers working today. Our greatest minds are engaged in a colossal struggle to realize our species destiny as a space-traveling civilization.

For centuries, space has been a mysterious, unknown topic. It has brought curiosity and wonder to the minds of many. The interest of man has developed ways of traveling into space. The first human to travel to space was Cosmonaut Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin. Many followed after him. This space-traveling tourism idea will allow many more to travel to space and experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Space Migration Possibility

As the population is ever-growing, space tourism can be an opening to planet migration. For now, this idea is quite far-fetched as a person cannot live on another planet. But there is no telling what the future holds. Scientists and engineers have been developing new, never-thought-of ideas. Who knows if one day they might come up with a way of making this impossibility possible. Not only will space tourism explore new frontiers, but it will also open the door to space colonies.

The American Space Program

Most people will agree that the United States snatched the historical bragging rights after landing Neil Armstrong on the moon. The American space program has superior technology. As a matter of fact, it seems set on ushering in a glorious new era of mankind expanding into the galaxy as an interplanetary race. In addition, space tourism will create a unique view of our planet that was never seen before.

Pitfall of Space Vacations

There is a negative side to space vacations. One is the ticket price. A ticket to space on Virgin Galactic costs around $250,000, which is out of reach for most persons. Thus, there’s a clear line between those who can afford to travel to space and those who can’t. Space travel prices out the poor.

SpaceX

Elon Musk established SpaceX in 2002. This innovative company is a leader in the field of private space vacations. For several years it has been a regular and reliable partner to NASA.

At the moment, Elon Musk is working towards creating reusable spacecraft. This type of spacecraft will make space-traveling more sustainable, not to mention cost-effective. Throwing away a giant rocket after a single use was never a wise business investment.

Conclusion

In conclusion, space vacations are a good idea. The first few space tourists will make history, giving them bragging rights for life. Space tourism will also cater to a growing number of high net worth individuals. These people have lots of disposable income, and they see work and relaxation as equally important. Thus, they’re willing to spend money to create new experiences.

This brand of tourism will change the idea of space travel. People will now take private joyrides into orbit, and we’ll see less of the ceremonial planting of country flags on dusty and distant planets.

Space-traveling is the new big thing!

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