Space Tourism News Roundup: June 2017
Temps — and rockets — are rising. But really, all summer space puns aside…
It’s hard to say whether June 2017 was a quiet month, or the quiet before the storm. SpaceX alone made three launches in the month, and World View Enterprises helped a chicken (sandwich) make a historic flight. That said, it still feels quiet, as many players are working behind the scenes.
We’re prepared for a sonic boom of activity toward the end of 2017, but for now, there’s still plenty to consume (though probably not the chicken sandwich).
Stay tuned for future roundups published on the first Thursday of each month.
The Philosophy & Business of Space Tourism
Discussions on the possibility and viability of taking people to space.
Let’s start with the deep stuff… this rather philosophical op-ed considers whether space can be owned, and why everyone seems to be trying to get a piece.
From our archive, a look at how space tourism isn’t just about space:
Space Tourism Industry News
News about the businesses currently making waves in space tourism.
Axiom Space has bobbed on and off the radar of space tourism, but their idea for a private space station could be very intriguing. Especially if the timeline aligns with LEO flights and demand for the ‘space hotel’ concept.
For many people, space tourism is still too far out. We disagree, but it never hurts to read a dissenting opinion:
A level-headed look at why space tourism might not be developing as fast as originally envisioned – and that’s not a bad thing:
A wide angle look at the global space tourism industry, and how many players are moving quickly to make it a reality:
Take it with a grain of salt as this link comes from the Russian News Agency. Though they’ve been quiet in the last few months, Russia is eager to stay active as space tourism blossoms.
The UK is making big moves to stay relevant in the space race, including a massive ‘star’-backed training center that made headlines right at the end of the month:
Space Tourism News
News related to the tourism trends and pressures surrounding space tourism.
From our own archives, the biggest space tourism event of the year is coming up next month – it’s still possible to experience it in a cool way:
If you’ve got extra cash lying around, though perhaps not enough to buy a ticket to space yet, there are plenty of space tourism investment opportunities likely to see good returns in the next 2–5 years:
Space Tourism in Pop Culture
On the lighter side…
I can’t believe we’re talking about this, but yes, the chicken sandwich went to space. What about the rest of us?
