Space Tourism: From Early Ventures to Future Horizons

Rabsahl, Aileen and Papp-Váry, Árpád Ferenc (2025) Space Tourism: From Early Ventures to Future Horizons. In: FENNTARTHATÓSÁGI ÁTMENET – INNOVÁCIÓS ÖKOSZISZTÉMÁK – DIGITÁLIS MEGOLDÁSOK: Konferenciakötet. Soproni Egyetem Kiadó, Sopron, pp. 480-491. ISBN 9789633345504

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Abstract

This article aims to give an overview and introduction into space tourism. Therefore, a selection of this field's literature represents the field's beginnings, major figures, and potential futures. Overall space tourism refers to the opportunity to experience space flights for non-professionals for leisure or recreational purposes. Established in the early 2000s when private individuals first ventured into space through collaborations with the Russian space agency, it becomes more popular today, with new companies entering the market. Since the beginning, major companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin or Virgin Galactic have led the development of space tourism, with several nations also investing in the industry. Initially accessible only to wealthy individuals, the target group may expand as costs decrease due to reusable rocket technology. Especially suborbital space tourism which in contrast to orbital space is less expensive and will therefore become more easily available to the general public. Also, the increasing competition on the market, the development from infrastructure in the Low Earth Orbit, as well as evolving regulatory frameworks will further shape the industry's growth in the coming years. Future trends suggest a broader market with the potential for commercial space stations, space hotels, and even lunar or interplanetary travel.

Tudományterület / tudományág

social sciences
social sciences > media- and communication studies

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Not relevant

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Soproni Egyetem

Item Type:	Book Section
SWORD Depositor:	Teszt Sword
Depositing User:	Csaba Horváth
Identification Number:	MTMT:36063454
Date Deposited:	01 Apr 2025 10:56
Last Modified:	01 Apr 2025 10:56
URI:	http://publicatio.uni-sopron.hu/id/eprint/3560

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