Space Tourism News
“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.
Space Perspective Surpasses 1,600 Seats Sold for Carbon-Neutral Spaceflight Experience
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.
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.
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.”
Hilton and Voyager Space to Design Crew Lodging and Hospitality Suites Aboard Starlab
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.
World View reaches 1,000 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.