Space tourism is among the technologies that are rumored to be on the horizon but never come to fruition. After all, it’s been nearly 20 years since Dennis Tito became the first space traveler and his trip cost him $20 million.
Spaceflight companies are gradually making it a little more affordable. Boeing is working on an aircraft that will be used to shuttle astronauts to the International Space Station, and it’ll also be able to transport private citizens. The contract signed by the company with NASA is designed to make the trips more frequent, however it’s still not cheap The cost of the flights is in the millions of dollars each.
SpaceX is trying to reduce the cost of its. SpaceX’s Interplanetary Transport System could allow humans to travel from London to San Francisco within an hour. The system will eventually allow them to travel further and with the aim of creating an interplanetary settlement.
Of course, the most effective way to experience space is to become an astronaut. It’s a major commitment. You’ll have to go through an entire two-year program of training and the odds of being selected are very low. You can still take part in an online simulation. For a realistic look at what it will be like to travel through space, visit one of the numerous virtual space exhibits that are available online.
