Space Tourism Company Comparison Chart
Below is an expanded comparison table to help you decide between the leading space tourism companies. It’s all based on public data as of [Current Year].
| Company | Flight Type | Duration | Training Time | Price Estimate* | Booking Style | Cabin Features | Safety Notes |
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| Blue Origin | Suborbital Rocket | ~15 minutes (incl. ascent & descent) | 1 day | $250,000‑$500,000 USD | Invitation / Auction | Large panoramic windows, no pilots onboard | Recent flights successful, high testing standards |
| Virgin Galactic | Suborbital Spaceplane | ~60‑90 minutes (including mothership ride) | 3‑5 days immersive | ~$450,000 USD | Waitlist / Membership | 6 passengers + 2 pilots, luxurious cabin | Early testing accidents, now improved safety protocols |
| Axiom Space | Orbital / Station stay | Several days to weeks | Several weeks / months | Multi‑million USD | Custom contracts | Private cabins, labs, long‑duration zero‑G | Partnering with NASA, strong record |
| SpaceX | Orbital & Beyond | Days to weeks; future lunar missions | Months of training | Tens of millions USD | Very advanced booking, high deposit | Crew Dragon / Starship size, full space station caliber | Extensive experience with astronauts, proven systems |
*Prices are industry estimates; individual missions often vary based on duration, mission parameters, and company policies.
Key Takeaways
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Shortest time in space: Blue Origin & Virgin Galactic (suborbital)
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Shortest training period: Blue Origin
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Most luxurious cabin: Virgin Galactic & Axiom
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Highest ambition (Moon, Lunar, Orbital): SpaceX & Axiom