Kevin Cook states important truths about risk in pioneering endeavors (" The Case Against Space Tourism ," op-ed, July 23). Undoubtedly we too often ignore these, and we should fight hard against pressure to cut corners for profit or prestige.
The U.S. Should Send a President to Space - WSJ
The U.S. president has a responsibility to inspire and lead all Americans, and to set the example on the world stage. To comprehend that responsibility fully, he (or she) should personally view Earth from the highest possible vantage point—outer space.
When we think of journeying to space, the famous pilgrimages of Yuri Gagarin and Neil Armstrong often come to mind. Yet suborbital space is becoming increasingly accessible to nonastronauts.
Recent space flights could trigger a wave for the future of space travel | Arizona PBS
Recent trips to the edge of outer space by Richard Branson of Virgin Airlines and Amazon's Jeff Bezos are changing the nature of space travel. We thought we'd get the thoughts of someone who's "been" to outer space, former astronaut, Colonel Cady Coleman, ASU's Global Explorer in Residence.
Space travel should be accessible to more people: Swati Mohan - The Hindu
Swati Mohan, an Indian-American aerospace engineer who led the guidance, navigation and controls operations for NASA's Mars 2020 mission, expressed hope that the advances being made in space tourism would make space travel accessible to more people.
To a question on recent trips of billionaires Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos to space during an online talk organised by the U.S. Consulate-General Chennai as part of its "Diaspora Diplomacy" series on Wednesday, Ms.
Is using nuclear materials for space travel dangerous, genius, or a little of both?
Space tourism: Can you travel as well?
Space tourism is like a wildest dream to many. Recently, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos blasted in space on his rocket company Blue Origin’s first flight. He is now a second billionaire to ride his own spacecraft.
In the online lecture, Dr Punita discussed how the concept of Space tourism or commercial space travel is not new and also discussed its history–right from the idea conception to reality. Space tourism is the space travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes, she said.
When will Elon Musk go to space? SpaceX timeline reveals vital difference to Blue Origin
Elon Musk may have an impressive track record in the new space race , but he hasn't actually gone to space himself. That could eventually change based on past comments, but SpaceX's alternative approach to space travel could explain why Musk has yet to go.
1. Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson flew on the firm's first fully-crewed mission on July 11. The ship reached a maximum altitude of 53.5 miles or 86 kilometers before returning to Earth.
Billionaire space race expands industry, 'democratizes' space - The Daily Universe
A new push for space tourism is expanding as some billionaires start a new space race with their recent flights. Opportunities for students entering the space industry are increasing while the potential for a democratization of space seems near.
The three billionaires turned space company owners in the spotlight are Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos, Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson and SpaceX’s Elon Musk.
'I am honoured to be one of the first Black men to have my work sent to space': Amoako
To launch its new art program, the Utah-based company Uplift Aerospace has asked Boafo to paint three exterior panels of a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket that will launch on a roundtrip space mission this autumn.
Boafo will travel out to Texas in the autumn to paint his work, titled the Suborbital Triptych , on three removable panels which will be attached to the apex of the rocket. "There are special paints. I can't say more at this stage about the materials but soon!", Boafo tells The Art Newspaper .
Mila Kunis Regrets Not Letting Ashton Kutcher Go To Space Because She Was "Hormonal"
Actor and investor @aplusk says he was supposed to be on the next Virgin Galactic flight, but sold his ticket to space. 🚀 Don't miss the full interview on Cheddar at 3:20 p.m. ET. https://t.co/fi07qhm3FE
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