https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/space tourism/ Space Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-02T03:32:29+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vollebaks-spaceshop-has-landed-and-retail-may-never-look-the-same-again/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vollebaks-spaceshop-has-landed-and-retail-may-never-look-the-same-again/ Forget flagships. Forget concept stores. Forget polite rails of neatly folded jackets under warm lighting. Vollebak has built a 1,000kg aluminium spacecraft-shop and sent it on tour. Fri, 15 May 2026 13:29:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/halo-space-unveils-10-year-plan-to-launch-near-space-tourism-from-saudi-ara/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/halo-space-unveils-10-year-plan-to-launch-near-space-tourism-from-saudi-ara/ HALO Space, a global pioneer in near-space tourism, has unveiled an ambitious 10-year roadmap to make commercial near-space flights a reality—beginning with the first-ever launches from Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh, a global platform redefining the future of tourism through innovation and cross-sector collaboration. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:19:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/navigating-tomorrow-a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-global-travel-in-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/navigating-tomorrow-a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-global-travel-in-2024/ As we step into the promising dawn of 2024, the world is poised for a transformative journey in the realm of global travel. The travel industry, having weathered the storms of the past, is set to soar to new heights, embracing innovation, sustainability, and a redefined sense of exploration. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 07:24:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/space-perspective-surpasses-1600-seats-sold-for-carbon-neutral-spaceflight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/space-perspective-surpasses-1600-seats-sold-for-carbon-neutral-spaceflight/ Space Perspective, the world’s first and only carbon-neutral spaceflight company, today announced that it has sold more than 1,600 tickets – surpassing the number of seats sold by any other space tourism company, and representing $200M in sales. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 07:19:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/artemis-i-mission-paves-way-for-returning-humans-to-deep-space-exploration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/artemis-i-mission-paves-way-for-returning-humans-to-deep-space-exploration/ NASA’s Space Launch System rocket, powered by the Boeing -built core stage, lifted off at 1:47 a.m. ET from the Kennedy Space Center. Eight and a half minutes into flight, the core stage completed its mission and separated from the upper stage of the rocket, sending NASA’s Orion spacecraft on its first journey around the Moon. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:57:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chinese-companies-are-planning-to-offer-space-tourism-flights-by-2025/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chinese-companies-are-planning-to-offer-space-tourism-flights-by-2025/ One of the more famous features of Space Age 2.0 is the rise of the commercial space industry, also known as “NewSpace.” Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:16:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-and-voyager-space-to-design-crew-lodging-and-hospitality-suites-aboa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-and-voyager-space-to-design-crew-lodging-and-hospitality-suites-aboa/ Voyager Space (“Voyager”), a global leader in space exploration, today announced Hilton will be the official hotel partner of Starlab, Voyager’s planned free-flying commercial space station. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:45:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-view-reaches-1000-reservations-for-edge-of-space-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-view-reaches-1000-reservations-for-edge-of-space-flight/ World View, the stratospheric ballooning and space tourism company, has accomplished a new milestone: reaching one thousand reservations for its space tourism programme taking participants to the edge of space in a zero-pressure stratospheric balloon and pressurised space capsule. Thu, 05 May 2022 02:05:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blue-origin-reveals-plans-for-new-space-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blue-origin-reveals-plans-for-new-space-station/ Blue Origin and Sierra Space have announced plans for Orbital Reef, a commercially developed, owned and operated space station to be built in low Earth orbit. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:31:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/musk-promises-travel-to-any-city-on-earth-in-one-hour/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/musk-promises-travel-to-any-city-on-earth-in-one-hour/ Travellers will soon be able to fly from city to city within minutes, according to entrepreneur Elon Musk. Speaking at the International Astronautical Congress in Adelaide, Australia, Musk said he is refocusing SpaceX to work on just one type of vehicle - known as the BFR. Fri, 29 Sep 2017 13:55:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uae-space-agency-meets-stakeholders-across-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uae-space-agency-meets-stakeholders-across-europe/ A high level delegation led by Khalifa Mohammed Al Rumaithi, chairman of the UAE Space Agency board and the agency’s director general, Mohammad Nasser Al Ahbabi, has visited key stakeholders within the space sector in several European countries. The meetings aimed to strengthen the framework of cooperation and partnership between the UAE Space Agency and important stakeholders across Europe. The chairman, director general and delegation discussed opportunities of cooperation with various institutions working in the sector, in order to exchange knowledge and experience in space technology and science. Wed, 04 Feb 2015 10:49:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nasa-and-faa-to-coordinate-standards-for-space-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nasa-and-faa-to-coordinate-standards-for-space-travel/ The Federal Aviation Administration and NASA have signed a historic agreement to coordinate standards for commercial space travel of government and non-government astronauts to and from low-Earth orbit and the International Space Station. The two agencies will collaborate to expand efforts that provide a stable framework for the United States space industry, avoid conflicting requirements and multiple sets of standards, and advance both public and crew safety. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:37:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/key-appointments-as-spaceport-abu-dhabi-takes-shape/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/key-appointments-as-spaceport-abu-dhabi-takes-shape/ Virgin Galactic and Aabar Investments have announced the appointment of Steve Landeene to the role of chief advisor, Spaceport Abu Dhabi. Between 2007 and 2010, Landeene was executive director of Spaceport America in New Mexico and oversaw the development of Virgin Galactic’s operational hub and the world’s first purpose built commercial spaceport. Thu, 31 May 2012 10:51:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/jamaica-sets-itself-apart-as-a-leading-spa-destination/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/jamaica-sets-itself-apart-as-a-leading-spa-destination/ Jamaica is home to some of the most famous spas in the world, from the FieldSpa at Goldeneye, to the Fern Tree, Rock Resorts Spa at the Half Moon – it’s no wonder visitors return again and again to experience authentic Jamaican pampering. With its ancient healing remedies of native herbs, fruits and botanicals, BTN takes a look at some of the latest spa developments taking place across this premier Caribbean spa destination. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:10:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/floating-in-a-most-peculiar-way-russian-firm-outlines-space-hotel-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/floating-in-a-most-peculiar-way-russian-firm-outlines-space-hotel-plans/ Orbital Technologies has released further details of its plan to offer guests accommodation at the first space hotel. Situated some 350 kilometres above the earth, the Commercial Space Station will have accommodation for seven guests and will be serviced by the Russian Soyuz and Progress spacecraft. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:18:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/1-in-10-think-holidays-to-the-moon-will-be-feasible-in-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/1-in-10-think-holidays-to-the-moon-will-be-feasible-in-2020/ A new study by online travel agent sunshine.co.uk has revealed that 1 in 10 Britons think that holidays to the moon will be feasible by the year 2020; with half claiming that they would go on a trip if it was possible. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:25:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/plans-unveiled-for-nasas-kennedy-space-centre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/plans-unveiled-for-nasas-kennedy-space-centre/ Design work has begun on a new master plan to transform NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex into a place where explorers of all ages can tour America’s spaceport to engage with the people and machines that shape the future of our world. Sun, 26 Dec 2010 02:42:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-first-spaceport-opens/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-first-spaceport-opens/ Space tourism for the masses has taken another step closer to reality with the opening of the world’s first commercial spaceport in New Mexico, USA. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:10:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-space-hotel-gets-lift-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-space-hotel-gets-lift-off/ Russian space group Energiya in partnership with America’s Orbital Technologies have won the tender to build the world’s first space hotel, complete with a menu devised by celebrity chefs. The CSS hotel will house up to seven space tourists, and also double up as an emergency refuge for astronauts. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:06:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-galactic-campaign-for-uk-spaceport-gets-heavyweight-backing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-galactic-campaign-for-uk-spaceport-gets-heavyweight-backing/ Virgin Galatic’s attempt to launch its space tourism venture from a UK base has been given heavyweight public and private sector backing. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:16:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moon-tourism-by-2020-under-new-obama-measures/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moon-tourism-by-2020-under-new-obama-measures/ Commercial spaceships could be taking travellers to the moon by 2020 under new proposals set by the Obama administration. The “historic decision” to devote $6 billion over the next five years to commercial spaceflight could also create 5,000 jobs. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:08:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/twisting-tube-plan-could-aid-space-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/twisting-tube-plan-could-aid-space-travel/ Spacecraft could be built to surf along gravitational corridors between planets and moons, allowing longer and cheaper journeys around the solar system, scientists have revealed. Scientists in the United States are trying to map the twisting tubes so they could be used to cut the cost of space travel. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:41:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sheikh-mansour-buys-32-stake-in-virgin-galactic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sheikh-mansour-buys-32-stake-in-virgin-galactic/ Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan has bought a 32% stake in Virgin Galactic for $280m (£170m), in a deal that values Sir Richard Branson’s space venture at $900m. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:49:11 +0000