Blue Origin celebrated a significant achievement on Wednesday with the successful uncrewed test flight of its second New Shepard capsule, aimed at increasing its suborbital tourism capacity. The capsule, named RSS Kármán Line, honors the symbolic boundary of space located 100 kilometers above Earth’s surface. Launching at 8:27 a.m. PT […]
Space Tourism
Space tourism refers to the commercial activity of traveling into or spending time in outer space for recreational, leisure, or adventure purposes. It involves private individuals paying to experience space travel, often with the aim of seeing Earth from space, experiencing weightlessness, and possibly participating in short stays on space stations or orbital flights. This sector has emerged with advancements in technology and the development of private aerospace companies, which aim to make space more accessible to non-professional astronauts. Space tourism activities can include suborbital flights, orbital stays, and trips to the Moon or beyond, provided by commercial entities. The field is characterized by its novelty and potential for growth as the industry continues to evolve.