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Space tourism: the arguments in favor

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Why space exploration is always worthwhile

Your guide to advocating for space in a complicated world.

Most people who love space and believe in exploration have probably heard this once or twice: “We shouldn’t waste money on space exploration when there are problems to deal with here on Earth.”

While public health concerns, social injustices, climate change, and other urgent issues are important to address, solving these problems doesn’t depend on defunding space programs.

This can be a difficult conversation to navigate, so we’ve outlined a few ideas here that you can share when advocating for space.

Space research isn’t as expensive as people think

Many countries around the world invest in space science and exploration as a balanced part of their total federal budget. Public opinion research has shown that people estimate NASA to take up as much as a quarter of the U.S. federal budget, but in fact,  NASA’s budget only represents about 0.5% of the total federal budget and the proportion is even smaller for other spacefaring nations . The correct information may go a long way to reassuring critics that space spending isn’t eating up as many public resources as they think.

The United States government spent approximately $6.6 trillion in fiscal year 2020, of which just 0.3% ($22.6 billion) was provided to NASA. In this chart, shades of blue represent mandatory spending programs; shades of orange are discretionary programs that require annual appropriations by Congress. "Defense and related" includes both the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Source: Office of Management and Budget Historical Tables 8.5 and 8.7.

Space spending pays off

If someone is arguing that public funds should be spent on solving the world’s problems, they should know that money spent on NASA positively impacts the U.S. economy . We get the same kind of payoff for space spending in other countries. Spending on space supports highly skilled jobs, fuels technology advancements with practical applications, and creates business opportunities that feed back into the economy. This in turn grows the pool of public money that can be spent on solving the world’s most pressing problems.

Space research directly impacts Earthly problems

When people apply themselves to the challenges of exploring space, they make discoveries that can help the world in other ways too. Studying how we might grow food in orbit or on Mars yields insights into growing food in extreme conditions on Earth , generating knowledge that can help mitigate the impacts of climate change. Medical research conducted on the International Space Station helps us understand the human body in new ways, helping save lives and improve quality of life .

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Studying space helps us understand our own world

Studying the cosmos gives us an important perspective shift. When we learn about what lies beyond Earth, it gives us context for understanding our own planet. Studying the other worlds of our solar system and beyond makes it clear that Earth is a precious oasis for life. When we sent spacecraft to Venus we saw how a runaway greenhouse effect turned the world from a habitable planet to an absolute hellscape. When astronauts travel into space they see just how thin and tenuous Earth’s atmosphere is, appreciating the fragile balance in which we live . A cosmic perspective underscores the importance of protecting our planet’s habitability and encourages investment in that effort.

Studying space may one day save us all

All the social and environmental progress in the world won't help us if an asteroid impacts the Earth. We have to explore space to find and study the asteroids and comets in our cosmic neighborhood if we want to make sure we can  defend our planet  if an object ever heads our way.

Space is inspiring

Not every child who dreams of becoming an astronaut will get that opportunity. This is a sad truth that many of us know from experience. But to be inspired to aim for something so grand gives kids the motivation to study hard and gain skills in science, engineering, medicine, or other fields that benefit humanity and directly help overcome problems that we face as a species.

And inspiration isn’t just for kids. When we marvel at the beauty of Jupiter’s clouds or the mystery of Enceladus’ oceans , we get an opportunity to appreciate the wonder and majesty of this cosmos that we inhabit. The idea that life might exist elsewhere in the universe reminds us that we might not be the only planet struggling to achieve balance, justice, and sustainability. And even in the bleakest of times, there’s something beautiful about still striving to achieve something great and discover something that could change how we see ourselves and our cosmos forever.

There’s plenty of room at the table

There’s no denying that there are many important issues facing humanity that need fixing. But to deal with those problems doesn’t mean we have to stop looking up, stop exploring, and stop making discoveries.

Human civilization has astonishing capacity, and we can do more than one important thing at a time. If someone thinks that a particular issue should get more attention and investment, they can and should advocate for that. The problems we face don’t persist because we’re spending money on space science and exploration. And there’s no reason to pit our aspirations against one another.

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Why We Should Be Spending More on Space Travel

L et’s stipulate one thing: there’s absolutely no reason for us to go to space. It does nothing to feed us, to clothe us, to protect us, to heal us. It’s dangerous and hideously expensive too, a budget-busting luxury that policy makers and administrators have spent decades trying to defend—always unsuccessfully because the fact is, there’s no practical defense for it. So stand down the rockets, take down the space centers, pocket the money and let’s move on. Still want the adventure of going to space? That’s what they make movies for.

Now that we’ve established that, let’s stipulate the opposite: Space is precisely where the human species ought to be going. We accept that we’re a warring species. We accept that we’re a loving species. We accept that we’re an artistic and inventive and idiosyncratic species. Then we surely must accept that we’re a questing species. Questing species don’t much care for being stuck on one side of an ocean and so they climb aboard boats—indeed they invent boats—to cross it. They don’t much care for having their path blocked by a mountain and so they climb it for no reason other than finding out what’s on the other side. Accept that, and you can’t not accept that we have to embrace space.

April 12 marks the 60th anniversary of the day Yuri Gagarin became the first human being in space , taking off in his Vostok 1 spacecraft, spending 88 minutes making a single orbit of the Earth, and returning home to a species that seemed forever been changed by his efforts. The date will mark, too, the 60th anniversary of the by-now familiar argument that journeys like Gagarin’s and all of the ones that followed achieve nothing that can be touched and pointed to as a practical dividend of the effort made and the resources expended.

I found myself turning the old debate this way and that over the last week, when I was reading a column in the Guardian with the provocative headline, “Revive the U.S. space program? How about not,” by essayist Nicholas Russell. It opens with a mention of Gil Scott-Heron’s 1970 spoken word poem, “Whitey on the Moon,” which compellingly lamented the hard social truth that the U.S. was spending $24 billion in 1960s money on the Apollo program at the same time 10% of Americans were living in poverty, with Blacks suffering at three times the rate of whites.

“Was all that money I made last year (for Whitey on the moon?)” Scott-Heron wrote. “How come there ain’t no money here? (Hm! Whitey’s on the moon.)”

Russell goes on to cite the estimated cost of the new Artemis lunar program , which some analysts have placed at $30 billion; the role—a troubling one as he sees it—of the military in so many space projects, and the ongoing scourge of racism and inequality on Earth that persists while we still keep looking spaceward. Then he mentions, by way of caution, a University of Arizona proposal to send seed, spore, sperm and egg samples of 6.7 million terrestrial species to the moon as a sort of space ark in case life on Earth should come to an end. “When the vastness of space is cited as a means of escape from disaster, it’s exceedingly difficult not to believe nihilism acts as the prime motivator,” Russell argues. “Rather than sparking inspiration, it speaks of blatant fatalism about what is worth saving, a preference for the lofty and unpopulated … with delusions of innovation and heroism.”

Russell is right about some things—especially about the continuing blight of racism. But expenditures on space and expenditures on social programs have never been a zero-sum proposition, any more than any dollar the U.S. government spends on anything at all—the military, farm subsidies, tax cuts for corporations—is by definition a dollar not spent on something else. And the Artemis price tag is indeed high—but only if you look at it as a standalone figure. In the context of the federal budget? NASA funding currently accounts for just 0.4% of the total the government spends each year—down from 4% in the golden era of Apollo. The military’s role in the space program is inevitable, even if Russell sees it as regrettable. Rockets are rockets, after all, and physics is physics, and if the first machines that blasted humans off the Earth were originally designed as ballistic missiles, well, that was what the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. had on the shelf. What’s more, every Soviet R-7 rocket or American Atlas that was used to send an astronaut or cosmonaut to orbit was one fewer that could be used in a theater of war.

And as for that space ark? Well yes, it does suggest a certain fatalism. But the fact is, we are eminently capable of screwing the global pooch, to paraphrase the old Mercury astronauts. Unless you’re confident that no autocrat or hermit king with nuclear weapons and a button in reach won’t do something impulsive, storing the Earth’s genetic essence for safekeeping does not seem like a completely insane idea.

That doesn’t mean space exploration is inherently nihilistic, however. Look at the old footage of the global reaction to the Apollo 11 moon landing . Watch the worldwide relief when the Apollo 13 crew —three people the vast majority of the planet had never met—made it home safely. Consider the reaction today when a rover lands on Mars or a spacecraft whizzes past Pluto or a pair of women aboard the space station perform the first all-female spacewalk.

Yes, we can live without traveling to space. Indeed, we did perfectly well over all of the millennia that preceded April 12, 1961. We can meet most of our needs when we stay on Earth—we can raise our families and earn our salaries and feed our bellies. But we feed something less literal, more lyrical when we extend ourselves as far as we can. Once that meant crossing an ocean. Now it means more. Space is out there—and we should be too.

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Argumentative Essay On Space Exploration

There has been a long debate over whether space exploration is worth the cost. Supporters of space exploration argue that the benefits outweigh the costs. They point to the scientific discoveries that have been made as a result of space exploration, as well as the potential for future discoveries. They also argue that space exploration helps to inspire people and promotes international cooperation.

Opponents of space exploration argue that the costs are simply too high. They point to the billions of dollars that have been spent on space exploration without any clear return on investment. They also argue that there are more pressing priorities here on Earth that should be funded instead.

So, what do you think? Is space exploration worth it? Let’s take a closer look at the arguments on both sides.

Supporters of space exploration argue that the benefits outweigh the costs. They point to the scientific discoveries that have been made as a result of space exploration, as well as the potential for future discoveries.

One of the key benefits of space exploration is the opportunity for scientific discovery. NASA has funded countless research projects that have led to new discoveries about our universe. For example, the Hubble Space Telescope has provided scientists with valuable information about the origins of the universe and the evolution of galaxies.

Space exploration also has the potential to yield further discoveries. In recent years, there has been a lot of interest in exploring Mars and other planets in our solar system. Scientists believe that there may be valuable resources on other planets that could be used to help improve life here on Earth.

In addition to the scientific benefits of space exploration, supporters also argue that it helps to inspire people. Space exploration is an awe-inspiring endeavor that captures the imagination of people around the world. It promotes international cooperation and inspires people to pursue science and engineering careers.

Opponents of space exploration argue that the costs are simply too high. They point to the billions of dollars that have been spent on space exploration without any clear return on investment.

There is no doubt that space exploration is a costly undertaking. NASA’s budget is currently about $19 billion per year, and exploratory missions can cost billions of dollars more. Given the current state of the economy, some people believe that this money could be better spent elsewhere.

Opponents also argue that there are more pressing priorities here on Earth that should be funded instead of space exploration. They point to the many problems that we face here on our planet, from poverty and disease to climate change and terrorism. They believe that we should focus our resources on solving these problems rather than exploring space.

We are all explorers, motivated by an elemental yearning to understand the unknown. We have been exploring for centuries. That indomitable desire has most likely become humanity’s greatest strength. As a result, we must ask ourselves if it is worthwhile. Is looking into the infinite expanse of space worth our time and energy?

There are a few things we must consider when answering this question. Firstly, what is space exploration? Simply put, it is the investigation of outer space by means of spacecraft. That includes everything from manned missions to robotic probes. Secondly, what does exploring space entail? It involves learning about everything out there: the planets, the stars, the black holes. It also means traveling and investigating these places. Finally, what are the benefits of space exploration? There are many potential benefits, both tangible and intangible. Some of these include new technologies, increased scientific knowledge, and international cooperation.

So then, should we explore space? The answer is yes. Space exploration is worth it because it provides us with a wealth of opportunities and benefits.

One of the primary benefits of space exploration is that it gives us access to new technologies. In order to explore space, we have to develop new technologies. And these technologies often have a multitude of applications here on Earth. For example, NASA’s Curiosity rover is helping us to learn more about Mars. But the technology that was used to build the rover can also be used in other ways, like developing better medical imaging devices. So space exploration not only helps us to understand and explore the universe, but it also helps us to improve our lives here on Earth.

Another benefit of space exploration is that it increases our scientific knowledge. By exploring space, we are able to learn more about our universe and how it works. We can study the planets, the stars, and other objects out there. This increased knowledge can help us to solve problems here on Earth, like climate change. It can also help us to develop new technologies.

Finally, space exploration helps to promote international cooperation. When different countries work together on a space mission, it helps to build trust and cooperation between them. This is important because it can lead to better relationships and cooperation in other areas as well.

Humans have recently enjoyed a burst of technology, innovation, and knowledge that has been extremely fortunate. We’ve been stuck in the Stone Age for thousands of years, so our intellect hasn’t caught up to our accomplishments because we’ve experienced this tremendous change in our lifestyle. We confront today’s issues with the wisdom of our forefathers.

This is the root of all our conflicts, whether we realize it or not. One day, future generations will judge us in the same way. They will ask themselves whether we were good stewards of the resources and opportunities we were given. They will ask whether we explored space to its fullest potential and made the most of our time on this Pale Blue Dot.

The answer to that question is complicated, but it comes down to one simple fact: yes, space exploration is worth it. It has been proven time and again to be an invaluable investment, both in terms of scientific knowledge and technological advancement. For centuries, humans have gazed up at the stars, dreaming of discovering new worlds. Now, with modern technology, we have the ability to turn those dreams into reality.

Space exploration has led to some of the most significant scientific discoveries of our time. It has helped us to better understand our place in the universe and the nature of the universe itself. It has also led to advances in technology that have made our lives better in countless ways. From the development of GPS systems to life-saving medical treatments, space exploration has had a profound impact on humanity.

In conclusion, space exploration is worth it because it provides us with many opportunities and benefits. It helps us to develop new technologies, gain scientific knowledge, and build international cooperation. We should continue exploring space because it has the potential to improve our lives here on Earth.

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An Introduction to Space Tourism

Man is curious by his nature and space travel is utter most curiosity for mankind. Few in million people got chance to sort their curiosity but what about rest millions?? When a common man would be able to fulfill his dream destination?? Millions of questions pertain in mind but there was no answer for this couple of years ago.However, the distant dream of exploring space by common man turned into reality by the introduction of space industry. People would like to experience space travel for various reasons. This paper aim to give brief idea about space tourism industry, its emerging trends and how much it is commercial viable and what are the risk factors involved in it followed by the conclusion.

Further the paper aim to discuss potential of space tourism and forecasting the expected revenue and estimating the investment costs for developing space tourism. INTRODUCTIONSpace tourism encapsulates the notion that paying passengers will have the opportunity to travel beyond Earth's atmosphere and experience orbital flights, prolonged stays in rotating space hotels and participate in research, entertainment and even sport. However, it is important to emphasize that this concept will necessitate a paradigm shift in how space is perceived, constituting not only the journey but also forming the destination. Space tourism for a literal understanding of the term may be split into two words, space and tourism. Space has been defined by many dictionaries as: A boundless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events occur and has relative position and direction. ” Merriam-Webster dictionary “The infinite extension of the three-dimensional region in which all matter exists. ” Free dictionary.

com “The empty area outside the earth’s atmosphere, where the planets and the stars are. ” (Cambridge Dictionaries, 2000). The word space invigorates the enthusiasm in any curious individual towards the darkness of the universe, not literally but, one tries to see the light beyond this darkness.Curiosity gets the better of us. With all due respect to the people who believe in the saying curiosity kills, it’s after all curiosity that got mankind reach the heights it has. Space exploration, aerodynamics, technology, communication, satellites, orbits and the list goes on-and-on are all attributed to curiosity and enthusiasm for aviation and space exploration. Space is a term that can refer to various phenomena in science, mathematics, and communications.

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In astronomy and cosmology, space is the vast 3-dimensional region that begins where the earth's atmosphere ends.Space is usually thought to begin at the lowest altitude at which satellites can maintain orbits for a reasonable time without falling into the atmosphere. This is approximately 160 kilometers (100 miles) above the surface. Although the frontier between the atmosphere and space is not officially defined, it is generally accepted that space begins 100 km from the surface of the earth. Tourism Tourism derivates from the word “tour” which means a journey in a circuit[1]. where the most essential word is circuit which signifies a return journey to the origin point.Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes.

The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel to and stay in places outside their usual environment for more than twenty-four (24) hours and not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited". Tourism has become a popular global leisure activity. In 2007, there were over 903 million international tourist arrivals, with a growth of 6. 6% as compared to 2006.International tourist receipts were USD 856 billion in 2007 in India. [2] The first terrestrial vehicle penetrated the orbit surrounding Earth over three decades ago, yet since this time space has remained strictly within the domain of national governments and professional Astronauts. Over the course of human history there has always been a strong drive to explore and travel to new and exciting places.

Space exploration has captured the imagination of the general public for the last 30 years; it is only natural that people are now beginning to ask if and when they too might venture into space.Space and tourism have both developed at an equally rapid pace, and the potential of both together is definitely going to grow further. Although human spaceflight is currently the privilege of a few space-exploring nations, recent advances in space technology and entrepreneurship are about to change the status quo. China, with the assistance of Russian technology, was able to place an astronaut in space in 2003 in a fraction of the time that it took other space powers, such as the USA and USSR, to do this. The first credible private space-tourist venture is already a reality.The first space tourist, Denis Tito, flew in 2001 in a government vehicle, although his flight was privately funded, whilst in 2004 the first spaceship became a reality. Thus, • Space tourism: providing services for humans to access and experience space for adventure and recreation • Space tourist: a person who travels to and experiences space for adventure and recreation (also space traveler, space client, space passenger).

Essentially space tourism is of 2 types 1. Sub orbital 2. Orbital Sub orbital As the word suggests, Sub orbital flight, is a flight short of orbit altitude.Currently priced at around US $1,00,000, a sub orbital flight would take a tourist to an altitude of about 100 Km above the earth on a trajectorial path, at the peak of which one would experience zero gravity and can see the earth’s curvature and the hollow black space around. The spacecraft will probably shut off its engines well before reaching maximum altitude, and then coast up to its highest point. During a few minutes, from the point when the engines are shut off to the point where the atmosphere begins to slow down the downward acceleration.This flight now requires a training of about a week.

[3] On return from the sub orbital flight the tourist would be awarded with an astronauts wing. Technically an astronauts wing is awarded to those who have reached an altitude of 62 Miles or more. [pic] Figure 1: space ship2 slung beneath the white Knight2, As seen in the above picture the flight would be in a aircraft with rocket engines which would be carried by a carrier aircraft to an altitude of 50,000 Ft from where it would be jettisoned and leave for the sub orbital with the aid of rocket power achieving a speed of Mach 3. in the process. As the rocket fuel would finish so would the ascent and at the top of the trajectory the spaceship would reach its Max. altitude where the real fun would begin (Zero gravity). the spacecraft would then come back to earth and would make conventional landing either on the origin airport or any other alternate airport chosen for the purpose.

Sub-orbital tourist flights will initially focus on attaining the altitude required to qualify as reaching space. The flight path will probably be ither vertical or very steep, with the spacecraft landing back at its take-off site. The future of sub orbital flights could reduce the intercontinental flight times to fraction of what they are today and provide a platform for biotechnology and medical sciences. Orbital Tourism A rocket launch to the orbit on a Soyuz rocket and a Reusable Launch Vehicle RLV, attached to it like the space shuttle Columbia, where one would dock into the International Space Station (ISS) and stay there for a week or more.Though only a handful of tourists have been to the ISS paying a price of about US $20Mn. The orbital experience is totally different from that of sub orbital in the sense that one would experience zero gravity throughout the stay, orbit the earth and see the sun rise every 90 Mins. Eat and live like astronauts do and the best feature is the pioneer.

But the flight does not come with its own requirements in terms of health and fitness. Flying to space requires a high level of fitness due to the amount of stress on the body due to the absence of gravity.The orbital trip would require from one to undergo a rigorous training for about 6 months so as to familiarize with zero gravity living, maneuvering and also some operational functions and controls in the ISS. SPACE TOURISM: POPULARITY The space has always been a fascination for man. Everybody like gazing at the stars and the moon, the panoramic formations they make in the black space, twinkling and lighting the earth. One would wonder what it would be like, to go closer to the stars and the moon. How does the earth look form the space? Economic BenefitsThe great potential in terms of revenues that could be generated though not in the short term but in the longer run space tourism would practically see more travelers pouring in due to the reduced costs of launch.

A lot of Research and development has been taking place since the time the wright brothers have invented the airplane. It remains an inescapable economic fact that, unless government space expenditure stimulates the growth of services which the public wish to buy, this so-called "investment" is merely consumption, which destroys the public's savings rather than grows them.If space agencies' expenditure was as effective as normal commercial investment, there would already be a $1 trillion/ year commercial space industry - rather than a mere 1/50 of this. At a time when unemployment is high and rising worldwide specifically due to the lack of new industries and the ongoing recession, the development of a new industry rivaling passenger air travel, would be of far greater economic value than space agencies' activities. [4] Medical Tourism A lot of research has been going on In order to develop medicines and promote micro biology in zero gravity.Bacteria formation is rapid in the space. Media The phenomenal popularity over several decades of space fiction stories both on television and in films.

Live-action US television shows such as "Lost in Space" and "Star Trek"; animated Japanese television series such as "Space Battleship Yamato" and "Mobile Suit Gundam", and British television puppet-shows such as "Thunderbirds" have all achieved record ratings and have maintained their popularity for a decade or more[5]. Many space-fiction films have also been major box-office successes.So perhaps the wide potential market for space tourism services is not so very "surprising"? It is well known that the Apollo project had a unique stimulating effect in encouraging record numbers of young Americans to study engineering and science. Both that one-off event and recent media interest in Dennis Tito’s flight and Scaled Composites' sub-orbital activities suggest strongly that growing availability of space tourism activities, and corresponding growth of employment in the nascent space travel service industry, will spark a new boom in young peoples' interest in science, engineering and particularly aerospace .In addition to the views, living in weightlessness is endlessly fascinating: every activity of daily life becomes transformed into a new experience. The Japanese astronauts Dr Mukai and Dr Mohri recently clarified some important points about this. It is popularly believed that travelling to space is stressful and will be spoiled by "space sickness"[6].

But Dr Mukai has explained that travelling to and from space is not at all stressful and anyone could go, and Dr Mohri has explained that "space sickness" is just a form of motion-sickness which is prevented by normal "travel-sickness" medicines.Consequently guests in orbital hotels will be able to fully enjoy daily life in "zero-gravity". One of the most important lessons of business, though not a law of nature, is that being the first company to successfully provide a new service to the general public gives great advantage in dominating a new industry. Names such as Edison, Xerox, IBM, Coca-Cola, Thomas Cook, are all testimony to this. CURRENT AND EMERGING TRENDS IN SPACE TOURISM Current trends in space tourismSpace travel is scheduled to begin from the year 2010 and virgin galactic is planned to ignite the first rocket to sub orbit with passengers. Virgin galactic’s – spaceship2 and its white knight 2 carrier craft which is being built by the scaled composites unit owned by Burt Rutan, whereas the spaceship 2 is yet to be tested its rocket engines have been tested with satisfactory results the white knight 2 has already completed several hours of flight tests to set its parameters[7] . The spaceship 2 is slated to make its virgin flight on Dec 7.

[8]Mojave air and spaceport has been granted the licence to handle spaceship 2 type horizontal launch vehicles after it had submitted an application earlier this year. [9] space plane being built by XCOR, “Lynx”, has completed its rocket tests. They already have 30 reservations for the sub orbital flight and would begin the test flight on Lynx Mach 1 in the mid 2010 and are aalso planning on second Lynx mach 2 a year and a half later i. e. if things go smoothly for the Lynx M1. They are firing the 5K18 engines to the full power now and have come out with pretty good results.They are also working on the concepts for a two stage fully reusable launch vehicle for the orbital trip.

[10] Spaceport Sweden is being planned along with setting up a space campus ‘kiruna[11]’ in the view of creating an awareness among people and students towards the space activities. As well as European Union funded projects that will start later this year such as FAST20XX the Swedish Space Corporation has calculated that Space Exploration Technologies' Falcon 1 could allow the Swedes to launch satellites from their most northern territory without dropping rocket stages onto their neighbours.It turns out that they almost have the spaceport ready and have adopted a flexible legal policy by adapting FAA, REASA, European safety and environment norms and other policies into their organization. They have also plans for a two stage orbital launch vehicle if demand is favorable. The Swedish SpaceX Corporation has the lowest cost launch orbital launch rocket which gives it immense potential for the orbital flight sector. Rocket plane has come with a unique business plan of space weddings. With its spacecraft still in developmental stages information is scarce on it plans.

The Other Avenues Being Developed for space exploitation are intercontinental travel which would reduce the time from several hours to minutes. A lot of people have expressed their desire to be buried in space and honeymooning In orbit has been a fascination. There are plans to even explore the medicinal values of space and the effect it would have on infrastructural development in the form of concrete reinforcement. Point to point space travel[12] allows a travel from one point in space to another. It could either be moving from on orbit to another, or travel from one space station to another.EMERGING TRENDS Space tourism has created a buzz among the earthlings. With its attractive features it has been able to drag the attention of the people towards space as a venue for a exotic destination.

The avenue that was open only to few is now being thrown open to the general public[13]. Space tourism not just restricted to sub orbital flights or a simple stay at the ISS but its horizons are being expanded to unfathomable limits like the space hotel by Bigelow aerospace, or future concepts for constructions in space , harnessing the unlimited solar power and transmitting it to earth[14].And that’s not it: astrology can gain a lot from space tourism more over for the adventurous there is sky diving from space and many more space related activities. With the dawn of the Private Space Race, where private interests are enthusiastically pursuing the space tourism industry, the competitive spirit in the realm of space has reemerged. This is particularly important for two reasons[15]. First, space tourism will make the dream of spaceflight – one that has lingered for millennia - a reality for our generation.Moreover, the Private Space Race has the potential to spur a similar surge of growth and innovation in space-related activities as was experienced during and after the Space Race.

With millions of dollars in revenue that could be generated space tourism is a opportunity to invest in, in the market. With time the cost of launch and legal procedures related to space activities would come down and become simpler making it affordable and less cumbersome procedural wise.With inter-city travel being made possible travel times would decrease but eventually this would require a different type of communication as there is no air in space and also different operational procedures like approach into a traffic zone or departure. A lot of technological advances would be evidences by this phenomena. The ticket prices to space would eventually decrease from an astronomical amount of US $ 20 Mn to a few Million dollars[16] and so would the case be for the sub orbital flight with a prices subsidization from US $ 1,00,000 to a few thousand dollars making it affordable for all.AVENUES OF DEVELOPMENT IN SPACE TOURISM Apart from furthering the journey to distant places like Mars and other planets or the galaxies space has a lot more potential for science like medicines, infrastructural development, astronomical research and also astrology. There are many more avenues to be exploited in space but that’s left to the minds inquisitiveness and curiosity.

There are several concepts of new space industries waiting to be developed, many of which are hindered by the high cost of sending materials, objects, or people into space.Lower cost access to space, driven by the pursuit of the space tourism industry, may hold the key to developing these opportunities further. Intercity Sub-orbital Travel: Imagine flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo in 40 minutes, or from Los Angeles to Paris in 38 minutes. Sub-orbital travel is already capable of flights from one part of the world to another in short periods of time[17]. For instance, Virgin Galactic has mentioned that its’ first sub-orbital vehicle could also be used to make super-fast intercity trips.If the cost of sub-orbital flights drop significantly, intercity flight may have potential applications for high urgency cargo flights, urgent military responses, or even business or commercial travel where passengers experience the excitement of space while traveling from continent to continent[18]. Space Manufacturing: Space manufacturing is the production of manufactured goods in space.

As one can imagine, the manufacturing environment in space, which typically includes conditions of microgravity and hard vacuum, is inherently different from earth-based manufacturing environments.This space environment can allow for manufacturing processes that are not possible or cost-effective on earth, or are more effective than earth-based manufacturing processes[19]. For example, a microgravity environment allows for bacteria to build faster and denser, and antibiotics to grow at an “enhanced” level, which can be a large benefit to pharmaceutical companies looking to increase yields and lower costs[20]. Manufacturing in space also minimizes the risk of environmental harm to the Earth or other planets, especially with respect to hazardous processes.The energy costs of sending materials required to build manufacturing facilities is a significant barrier to this industry; hence, low cost access to space will greatly contribute to the development of this industry. Space Mining: Space mining is the mining of astronomical objects in space. Asteroids, meteoroids, the Moon and planets may yield precious metals, water, iron, and perhaps even substances yet to be discovered.

Some estimates indicate that Space Mining could be a $10 billion industry by 2030. Lower cost access to space would enable space mining to be a more realistic space activity.Space-based Solar Power Satellites: Space-based solar power has the potential to supply a significant percentage of the world’s electricity demand[21]. In space, the energy from the sun is available at all times. Additionally, satellites in space do not have to contend with clouds and other atmospheric interferences. As a result, satellites in space can collect up to eight times more energy than terrestrial solar cells. Delivering hundreds of gigawatts of solar-generated electric power to Earth would require the construction of a system of orbiting satellites, and would therefore also require millions of tons of components in Earth orbit.

Therefore, low cost access to space is a requirement for this space industry to become a reality[22]. How would they benefit us? No one would have predicted that space-related research and activities would lead to the discovery of several products and technologies we take for granted here on earth. MRI technology, which provides doctors with detailed images of the internal structure of the human body, was developed from an image enhancement technique created to improve the sharpness of moon photographs.The insulin pump, which automatically delivers precise amounts of insulin to diabetics, is based on technology used by the Viking craft that landed on Mars. Ski goggles, which offer fog-free sight, were adapted from astronaut’s helmet designs[23]. What new discoveries will result from the Private Space Race? Perhaps the development of spacecraft for space tourism may lead to new insights in materials science, or contribute to advancements in fuel technology applicable to air and terrestrial transportation vehicles.Perhaps the challenge of designing and constructing hotels in the unique environment in space will provide insights into more effective and efficient ways of designing and constructing buildings, which may then be applied to terrestrial architecture.

While it is quite early to speculate what new products, processes, and technologies might emerge from activities related to the development of the space tourism industry, it is nonetheless worthwhile noting that the implications of space tourism will not be limited to activities in space; our home planet will benefit as well.SPACE TOURISM IN INDIA India is a land with abundant resources be it technology, manpower or space research. With its 335 unused airports and airstrips and a worthy population counting in crores India can with ease start off its own space tourism business but the only impediment would be the time taken to unhurdle the legal impediments in the country and some more time to gather the technology and train personnel for a new and risky activity. India has one of the most stringent standards for pilots and aircrafts and it makes for better personnel and equipment of international standards.Be it IT or space we have engineers and managers for every field. We have our own space research center in ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) which has lunar launch capable rockets and technology. Recently it even overcame the problem of its chandrayan mission by using its resources to navigate the satellite and further extending its life and that of the mission and also has spotted water on moon which an achievement.

Infrastructure facilities are no problem in India as there as 135 unused airports which can be converted into space ports by after considering their feasibility.Its only when the regulatory impediments are smoothened that the commercialization of the space travel can be made possible in India. For the purpose a strong lobby must be created which would satisfy the people that this would be both economically and socially and internationally beneficial for the country. It would be close battle between the benefits and risks involved in the business and in order to bring in the requisite laws the benefits have to overpower the risks. And about the prime resource i. e. the tourists let’s take a tour through the market study conducted on the HNIs in India.

The HNIs were considered under the following criteria: Sub orbital tourism 1. Income > 3 crores 2. Net worth > 15 Crores As the time passes and the prices come down more and more people would be able to afford the journey. RISKS “Those who are involved suffer .. but what about the general public??? ” Risk being an inherent nature of a higher degree of a new venture is not an excuse, waiving off the liabilities or fears submerged in the innocent people who neither can pay nor are fully aware that a spacecraft can crash land on their terraces any time.It’s a very volatile business and could be compared to the business Concorde offered, only luxury for the few privileged.

Being such an expensive venture itself is a risk for the amount at stake, leave alone the losses but it would put a dark cloud over the other companies that have already invested millions in developing business. One hurdle towards that task is that different people have different perspectives on what risk is and how to deal with it. The technical risk involved with flying a suborbital vehicle can often be very different than the risk perceived by those watching the flight, or those responsible for regulating such flights.For example, at a press conference last week, Burt Rutan said he didn’t consider SpaceShipOne’s suborbital flight in June its riskiest flight[24]. First flight into sub orbit The flight was the first of two planned launch attempts to win the $10 million Ansari X Prize, a competition designed to spur construction of reusable manned spacecraft. While successful, the flight had its share of danger, when SpaceShipOne went into an unexpected roll near the top of its trajectory, spinning some 20 times[25]. The incident, combined with a control issue during a previous SpaceShipOne flight, highlights the risk inherent in space travel.

That risk, present during the entire Space Age, could grow as the industry is privatized. Burt Rutan, the engineer behind SpaceShipOne, told SPACE. com in a Sept. 23 telephone interview that there is "no way" that SpaceShipOne would be as safe as a 747 jetliner. Instead, he said, he and his team are aiming at achieving the safety rates of the early airliners. This isn't like flying airplanes, or United. What they are doing is hard.

Preparing for the new risks can mean adjustments as a culture and as a society.Despite the increased risk, people will pay for a ride that goes fast and a ride that goes high, analysts say[26]. For example, adventure seekers and mountaineers pay upwards of $100,000 to scale mountains such as Everest or the challenging K2, knowing they might not return. On a regular airplane, McCurdy said, the risk of not making it to your destination is about 1 in 10 million, while on a military combat mission the odds are about 1 in 23,000. Military risk levels, rather than the current 1 in 50 for human spaceflight, could be a good target for Rutan's and other spacecraft, he added.The rockets that would be used in space travel would be hybrid ones and not thoroughly tested in the sense, the number of flights hours undergone. There would always be a fear in the minds of the public, which of course would be fed in by the critics, that the engines might blast or give up mid way but then they must be explained that when in atmosphere these spacecrafts would glide and would comfortably make it to an airport closest and there is danger in everything activity does even breathing is no longer safe with the amount of pollution.

People tend to compare X planes with the spaceships .. here as X planes were for experimental purpose the later are for commercial purpose and need to be safer and economically efficient. Most of the failures in X planes are listed as due to explosion or some other catastrophic engine failure. That wouldn’t seem to be an issue with hybrid based rockets. In an abort situation, the X planes were capable of jettisoning fuel, a whole new argument about the difficulty of jettisoning fuel or oxidizer from a hybrid rocket. This completely misses the point; you wouldn’t ‘need’ to dump the fuel or oxidizer from a hybrid rocket to avoid an explosion.

There’s a fundamental safety difference between an engine running on LOX & kerosene and one running on nitrous oxide & rubber. If we run our numbers right intuitively, suborbital flight should seem a bit dangerous. I myself wouldn’t risk it for any thing less than a moon or asteroid excursion. Actually I hope the fear of death doesn’t stop them! Another thing worth mentioning despite Burt Rutan’s notion that orbital tourism will be the next step suborbital flights and orbital flights are totally different animals.A reusable cost effective orbital machine is really an out there concept. Sure we’d all love to see it but suspect we’ll have to wait for a space elevator which to me seems much more sane (! ). And of course not to forget the transportation and storage of rocket fuels which is itself a risky activity and substance.

Cryogenic storage of the rocket is very important and the transfers would be more recurring as the business would gain momentum. The handling of the machines rockets and the aircrafts would have to be performed by well trained personnel.The companies following would have be on close watch on the mistakes from the previous ones and learn in order to make this business live or risks itself could kill the new and budding industry. The aviation industry learned from its mistakes and has developed, so will the space industry. CONCLUSION If space tourism develops as I suggest, it will have a number of important implications for the rest of the world. First, if one million tourists per year are paying $10,000 for an orbital trip in 20 years time, commercial investment is likely to be rapid, leading to a market of perhaps 20 million passengers per year within a further 20 years.Second, of the changes taking place in the world, one of the most important for humanity is economic growth in the developing countries, where living standards are generally very low.

As current and emerging trends in Space Tourism has created a buzz among the earthlings. With its attractive features it has been able to drag the attention of the people towards space as a venue for a exotic destination. The avenue that was open only to few is now being thrown open to the general public.As there are many more avenues to be exploited in space but that’s left to the minds inquisitiveness and curiosity. There are several concepts of new space industries waiting to be developed, many of which are hindered by the high cost of sending materials, objects, or people into space. India is a land with abundant resources be it technology, manpower or space research. India has one of the most stringent standards for pilots and aircrafts and it makes for better personnel and equipment of international standards.

Moreover, Space Tourism is an expensive venture itself is a risk for the amount at stake, leave alone the losses but it would put a dark cloud over the other companies that have already invested millions in developing business. One hurdle towards that task is that different people have different perspectives on what risk is and how to deal with it. The technical risk involved with flying a suborbital vehicle can often be very different than the risk perceived by those watching the flight, or those responsible for regulating such flights.Therefore,the aviation industry learned from its mistakes and has developed, so will the space industry.en.

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Introduction.

Space tourism is a new and exciting area of the travel industry. It refers to the activity of people traveling into space for leisure and recreation.

Current State of Space Tourism

Currently, space tourism is in its early stages. Few companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic are pioneering these efforts. They aim to make space travel accessible to more people.

The Future of Space Tourism

In the future, we may see more advancements in space tourism. It could become a common experience for people, like going on a vacation.

Space tourism is an exciting prospect. It opens up new possibilities for exploration and adventure.

250 Words Essay on Space Tourism

Introduction to space tourism.

Space tourism, a relatively new concept, is the commercial activity that enables civilians to travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere. It’s a sector that has seen rapid advancements due to technological evolution and increased private sector involvement, particularly from companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic.

Challenges and Opportunities

While the idea of space tourism is exciting, it presents significant challenges, including high costs, safety concerns, and environmental impacts. The cost of a single trip can run into millions of dollars, making it accessible only to the wealthy. Safety is another concern as space travel involves considerable risk. Moreover, the environmental impact of rocket launches, which produce substantial greenhouse gas emissions, cannot be ignored.

However, space tourism also presents immense opportunities. It has the potential to spur technological innovation, create new jobs, and promote scientific research. Furthermore, it can help us understand our place in the universe and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Future of Space Tourism

The future of space tourism is promising, yet uncertain. Technological advancements might reduce costs and increase safety, making space travel more accessible. However, regulations need to be put in place to manage the environmental impact and ensure the sustainable development of this sector.

In conclusion, space tourism represents a thrilling frontier for human exploration and commercial opportunity. It’s a testament to our technological prowess and insatiable curiosity. However, it also forces us to confront new challenges and responsibilities. As we stand at the precipice of this new era, it’s crucial to navigate it thoughtfully and sustainably.

500 Words Essay on Space Tourism

Space tourism, a novel concept in the realm of travel, has been gaining momentum as we inch closer to the future. It refers to the activity of traveling beyond Earth’s atmosphere for recreational purposes. It is an exciting prospect that combines the thrill of exploration with the allure of the unknown, promising a unique experience that is out of this world.

Evolution of Space Tourism

The idea of space tourism is not new. It was born out of science fiction, and for many years, it remained a distant dream. However, technological advances and the privatization of space exploration have turned this dream into a reality. The first space tourist, Dennis Tito, embarked on his journey to the International Space Station in 2001. Since then, a handful of wealthy individuals have experienced space travel, paving the way for the future of tourism.

The Role of Private Companies

Private companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic have been instrumental in the development of space tourism. They are pioneering the use of reusable rockets, reducing the cost of space travel, and making it more accessible. These companies envision a future where space travel is as common as air travel, with regular flights to space hotels and even other planets.

Challenges and Concerns

Despite the progress, space tourism faces several challenges. The cost of space travel is prohibitively high, limiting it to the extremely wealthy. Additionally, there are significant safety concerns. Space travel is inherently risky, and the potential for accidents is high. Furthermore, there are environmental concerns. The rocket launches required for space travel produce a large amount of greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change.

Future Prospects

Looking ahead, the prospects for space tourism are promising. As technology advances, the cost of space travel is expected to decrease, making it more accessible. There is also potential for space hotels, lunar vacations, and even trips to Mars. These developments could revolutionize tourism and open up a new frontier for human exploration.

In conclusion, space tourism represents the next frontier in travel, offering unprecedented experiences and opportunities for exploration. While it currently faces significant challenges, advancements in technology and the involvement of private companies are paving the way for a future where space travel is commonplace. As we stand on the brink of this new era, it is exciting to imagine what the future of space tourism might hold. Despite the challenges, the prospect of exploring the cosmos is a thrilling one, promising to broaden our horizons and deepen our understanding of the universe.

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Argumentative Essay: Is Space Exploration Worth It?

Space, the final frontier. We are born with an elemental eagerness to make the unknown known, to discover the undiscovered. Since ancient times, we have ventured far and wide. That inexorable vigor has perhaps become humanity’s greatest virtue. And so then, the question is, are we done? We have explored the extremities of our planet, and space is mankind’s next giant leap. Therefore, we must wonder, is it worth it? Is exploring the infinite stretch of space worth our effort and our time?

Humans have had the fortunately unfortunate burst of technology, innovation and knowledge all in an incredibly short span of time. For thousands of years, we remained almost entirely primitive, and so, this dramatic shift in our way of life has not allowed our intellect to catch up to our achievements. We face the problems of today, with the judgment of our ancestors.

Keeping that in mind, we will attempt to arrive upon our conclusion by being as critical as possible, and taking into account both credits and benefits of space exploration, as well as its pitfalls and shortcomings. To do this, we will look at the issue through a multitude of lenses, including: socio-economic, scientific, environmental, and philosophical. Hopefully, after reading through this short essay, you will have learned something new, and perhaps have formulated a slightly different opinion of space, exploration, and the necessity to innovate in general.

Exploration has always been expensive. Space exploration is many folds more expensive. NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, received about US $18 Billion in funding for the 2015 fiscal year. It used this to launch new space shuttles, research new technologies, send probes to Mars, and other space-related activities (FY 2015) . On the other hand, the military sector alone constituted of around $500 billion of the total budget, or 30x the total expenditure of the US into the development of space (Federal Budget). In total, the United States of America’s federal budget for the year of 2015 was $3.7 trillion dollars (Federal Budget). When compared to the national budget, NASA had a paltry 0.5% of total, while still achieving many incredible things.

Assigning a solid number on the economics may prove to be difficult, as such a number would be extremely difficult to quantify. And even if we could, it probably would not do us any good. That is why for the most part, it is easier to speak qualitatively, and reference past triumphs and defeats.

A database found on NASA’s websites titled Spinoffs, contains all of its innovation in various sectors as a direct result of space exploration. From water filters to memory foam, to solar panels and satellite television, NASA has had an unprecedented hand in shaping many aspects of our modern society without us even realizing. NASA also spends many millions of its budget to invest in smaller companies that provide them with new technology and research. There are detailed infographics available from NASA, that show exactly how much and where they have invested (Dunbar).

If we did have to put a number on it, a report from NASA’s administration calculated that space-related activities contributed around $180 billion to the American economy in 2005. That is to say, that every dollar invested in space, yielded $10 in return (Griffin).

Even Canada, with its meager and often invisible space program, is also reaping riveting benefits. According to Robert Thirsk, “Canadian taxpayers typically invest about $250 million per year into the space program, but… [see a return of] over $3 billion dollars a year of revenue.” He went on to talk about the intangibles, concepts such as national pride, inspiration, and the continuation of a legacy of brilliance.

On another note, the European Space Agency managed an incredible feat: they successfully landed a probe on an asteroid (“Rosetta”). Currently, NASA is also working on a project (dubbed Osiris) to send a probe to another near-Earth asteroid, and bring back samples. The samples of course will be used for further research, but what this entails is that without doubt, space agencies are making great strides in their endeavors (“Osiris”).

However irrelevant the asteroid landing may seem, if properly assessed, asteroids carry with them great fortunes. Precious metals such as gold and platinum sell for $50,000 per kilogram, and even a small asteroid could be worth up to $30 billion (Elvis). While the technology to actually mine an asteroid is a far off prospect, it will definitely be one of the many by-products of research and development into space.

Regardless, you may hold the opinion that there are bigger, more pressing issues that need our attention. And you would be correct! Problems such as world hunger, poverty, disease, our depleting sources of energy, and environmental decay are all, paradoxically, on scale much larger than space . In the beginning, it was stated that we have an archaic mindset while trying to tackle the ever-shifting paradigms of the new world. This has split most people into two groups: those who believe our problems will simply disappear with time, and those who believe our problems will disappear with time, but only if we ceaselessly – and carelessly erect constructs of cash to halt these problems in their wake.

However, as time has told, both these methods seem to have done little, as transparent darknesses akin to those mentioned above continue to creep up our tiny world. And so, we must adopt a new way of thinking, a new way of doing, if we are to stand a chance.

An article on Forbes highlighted a discussion with renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson . Part of the interview that particularly resonated well with us was when he said: “if you want to get people to build a boat, don’t drum up wood and supplies, teach them to yearn for the open sea,” which is a variation of a quote by another author. Essentially, Tyson is attempting to tell us that to fix our problems, to really fix our problems, we need to restructure our solutions from the ground up. In recent years, there has been a tendency to throw money wherever something we do not like shows up, expecting it to go away. But that simply does not work. What we need now is innovation. Innovation leads to inspiration which will ultimately lead to more innovation.

According to Tyson, investing into space exploration will lead to a “culture of innovation,” a phenomenon that he likens to those nameless yearners of the sea, who now possess both the resources and necessary drive to better their world. When the best scientists have the necessary resources to find ground breaking discoveries and create amazing new technology, the applications for said technology will surely be used for more than just some space probes and telescopes.

With the advent of the new and the amazing, enthusiasm will seep into the general public, and into the children of today who will be the leaders of tomorrow. More people will go into medicine and math, and even those who do not, will still have a culture of innovation ingrained in them. And when we have the best people working on problems that we did not even know existed, the outcome will be the solutions to our everyday problems .

Thus far, space is both viable and welcome, but before we get ahead of ourselves, the discussion of the particular nature of our travels needs to be catalogued, particularly the many trials and tribulations. Space exploration is not only expensive, but difficult; it is more challenging than the hardiest of our troubles. The colloquial phrase: “it’s not rocket science,” is no misnomer. Even if NASA and other space agencies have the necessary resources to fund their research, they will hit the next mantle head on. It is time we discuss the scientific and environmental lenses.

The best place to begin would be to explore the engineering technicalities. Space exploration has a multitude of issues in this area. The weight of the spacecraft and the cost of sending materials into space is astronomical; for each kilogram of payload and spacecraft itself, it costs $10,000 and $22 000, respectively (“Paving the Highway to Space”). The reusability, or lack thereof, also poses another obstacle. As of now, we have yet to create even one fully reusable space shuttle (“Reusability”), but it has the potential to reduce costs “[by] as much as a factor of a hundred.” (Musk)

On another front, we have made little progress on the medical side effects of having humans in space. Eventually, we will have to conduct long term experiments where the sheer distances between celestial bodies will become a clear issue. The moon at its closest is about 384,400 km away (“Earth’s Moon”), and everything else is millions or billions of kilometers from us. These distances obviously take long periods of time to traverse, implying either space crafts will need to become faster or people will need to be in space for extended periods of time. The latter will result in a host of medical and technical issues that we have yet to resolve:

Gamma radiation is not deflected by our kind and fluffy, atmosphere, resulting in increased risks of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease along with reduced cognitive abilities (Cherry et al). Additionally, gamma radiation in space can damage electronics over time leading to the failure of the computers used in the space craft (Fiore 1561-2).

The lack of gravity, or microgravity, is another potent problem. Microgravity is defined as a weak gravitational force. It may sound harmless, but human bodies have not evolved to be in zero gravity, so we cannot yet be present under the influence of vastly different gravitational forces. Blood in our legs will get redistributed to the head, blood volume will decrease by up to 10% within 24 hours, motion sickness will occur, muscles will atrophy, bone mass will decrease, and the immune system will become impaired. All increasingly bleak prospects for any future champions of space (Williams et al).

Due to the lack of progress on the medical effects of putting humans in a space environment, we only have methods of reducing the reducing the severity of these effects rather than fully preventing them. On top of that, these symptoms are from missions lasting less than one year long (Williams et al), meaning the side effects of long term exposure to a space environment is still unknown.

We must also look at the environmental effect that space exploration has on the ozone. To put it briefly, think of the ozone as the peel of an orange, and as the layer becomes feebler, consequently, it becomes more susceptible to damage. Since there are many future rocket launches planned – for longer durations of time, and with a greater frequency, a deeper understanding of the effect that rocket launches have is needed. Currently, only by a few hundredths of one percent, do global rocket launches deplete the ozone layer (Ross). However, this figure is expected to exacerbate with the increase in space exploration. A single radical (highly reactive trace-molecule) can decimate upwards of 10,000 ozone molecules (Ross).

Outside the Earth, just as intriguing a process is occurring: the orbiting of a copious amount of debris around Earth . The NASA Orbital Debris Program Office defines debris as “all man-made objects in orbit about the Earth, which no longer serve a useful purpose.” Examples of such, include: decrepit fragments of spacecraft, upper stages of launch vehicles, debris created as a result of explosions or collisions and solid rocket motor effluents.

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Should we be travelling to space?

• Published 18 October 2021
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Should humans be travelling into space?

It's a question being asked at the moment because Prince William says that we should be concentrating on the problems on Earth - like climate change - rather than focusing on space travel.

There have been number of successful commercial space missions in 2021. Entrepreneurs Elon Musk , Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson are investing billions of pounds in space travel technology that will help transport themselves, and others, to the edge of the Earth's atmosphere and beyond.

While many are excited about the opportunities this new technology could bring, others feel that the money could be better spent on other issues.

But astronaut Major Tim Peake has challenged this idea, saying that space technology has a real world impact, that may even help solve major issues like climate change.

What is the difference between space tourism and space exploration?

In the past, space exploration was carried out by government agencies like Nasa and the European Space Agency. It has been largely to further our understanding of space and develop useful technologies.

Space tourism is interested in developing new technologies to improve space flight, but it's main purpose is to allow normal people to travel to space for fun.

We want to know what you think?

Read the arguments for and against space travel, and then tell us what you think in our vote !

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Why is Prince William talking about this now?

For the first time, people can pay money to go to the edge of space. This is called space tourism.

In September 2021, businessman Jared Isaacman paid for the opportunity able to fly to space as part of a crew of four 'amateur' astronauts. This means that none of the people on board had any formal training to become astronauts.

"When this mission is complete, people are going to look at it and say, 'It was the first time everyday people could go to space'," Jared said.

It's also a huge moment for climate change, with world leaders about to meet in Glasgow to try and agree solutions to climate change. This is called COP26.

Speaking ahead of the conference Prince William said: "We need some of the world's greatest brains and minds fixed on trying to repair this planet, not trying to find the next place to go and live.

"I think that ultimately is what sold it for me - that really is quite crucial to be focusing on this [planet] rather than giving up and heading out into space to try and think of solutions for the future."

What's the argument against space travel?

There has been lots of criticism of space tourism recently, where people pay money for a short ride to the edge of space.

They argue that it is extremely wasteful, does not improve our understanding of space and damages the environment, with rockets burning huge amounts of fuel.

Currently, travel and tourism are some of the biggest polluting industries on the planet.

A return flight from London to San Francisco emits about 5.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide per passenger - that's twice as much as a family's petrol car would produce in a year.

By comparison, a space flight can produce up to 100 times that amount of carbon dioxide per passenger.

According to Nasa, there were only 114 orbital launches in 2020, this number is set to get much, much bigger with increased space tourism.

As many as 600 people have already paid $250,000 (roughly £183,600) each for tickets on future Virgin Galactic space flights, with thousands more waiting for the opportunity.

Richard Branson has previously said his ambition is to have 400 space flights a year, which could contribute a significant amount of pollution to the Earth's atmosphere.

What's the argument for Space Travel?

What does space help us do daily?

Space agencies have provided us with useful inventions such as memory foam mattresses, advanced solar power technology and even safer uniforms for fire fighters!

Did you know that we can use satellites in space to…

• Watch television
• Make phone calls
• Navigate using online maps
• Track the weather
• Monitor the ozone layer

And this is just a fraction of what technologies developed for space has achieved.

Supporters of space tourism say that Prince William has got the wrong idea about space travel.

They argue that space tourism does have other uses like developing new technology, and that humans can do two things at once - protect the environment and travel beyond the Earth.

William Shatner, who recently became the oldest person to go to space, responded to the Prince's comments saying: "This is a baby step into the idea of getting industry up there (in space), so that all those polluting industries, especially, for example, the industries that make electricity … off of Earth."

In an interview with CNN in July, Jeff Bezos defended Blue Origin's mission saying it was about "building a road to space for the next generations to do amazing things there, and those amazing things will solve problems here on Earth".

They also say that space travel is an incredible thing and that humans have learned how important looking after our planet is by travelling into space and seeing how fragile it is.

British Astronaut Tim Peake told Sky News: "It's the most incredible thing to leave your home planet behind and to go and look at the Earth from space and look back on this beautiful planet we live on.

Others say that Prince William should have made more of a difference between space tourism, where people take short trips to the edge of space, and space exploration, where humans, satellites and probes go into space to learn more about the universe, and to help our own planet.

Tim Peake also said space exploration and technology plays a huge part in our lives:"Space is incredibly important to us right now. More than 50% of all our climate change data comes from space-based assets.

"It's part of our critical national infrastructure. Everybody is using space on a daily basis, probably without even knowing it. But we need to use space sustainably. We need to consider the environment."

Richard Branson has suggested the technology he is developing through Virgin Galactic could potentially reduce carbon emissions for travel in the future.

He argues that "New technology can dramatically reduce the carbon output and that is the challenge we have set ourselves."

Research into how space travel can be less damaging to the environment is also taking place, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rockets are less polluting that the ones created by Virgin Galactic and SpaceX.

Blue Origin's rockets are reusable, and are fuelled by a combination of liquid oxygen and hydrogen, a cleaner fuel which does not pollute the atmosphere as much.

But many environmentalists are not convinced by the claims of space companies. They say there is no sign that space travel will be any other than very damaging to the environment for a long time to come.

What do you think? Don't forget to vote and let us know your opinion in the comments below.

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Essay on Space Tourism

Space tourism is the only transportation industry that can expose the risk of death due to the lack of independent safety certification. While potential travelers remain optimistic and okay with it, one cannot help but wonder what the cost of this obvious disregard to safety is in search of thrilling experiences. Space tourism companies such as Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin have downplayed the risk and danger of space tourism, choosing to advertise the benefits alone. While space tourism was a concept that provided hope for ordinary citizens to visit space, it is clear that the cost of the endeavor is far more expensive than anticipated, the price on environment, cost on society, and the cost on efforts of equality, life and health issues and the economy. Space tourism, in theory, seems like a plausible idea with many benefits. Still, looking at the other side of the coin, it seems like too much trouble to entertain the minority rich people who can afford to pay for tickets.

The passing of the United States commercial space launch competitiveness act prevents and limits regulation which puts the responsibility on the passengers traveling to space. Previous failures that resulted in fatal injuries and death have shown that the industry is not stable. Due to a lack of history on the issue, it is hard to regulate or even assess the safety of the venture. Space tourism is even riskier due to the lack of government regulation; it might expose people to danger due to the lack of corporate oversight. As to the space companies, this is business as usual. The lack of accountability is horrifying (Pulatrova). Scientists have presented concern about the carbon footprint and the resulting black soot left in the stratosphere, which will profoundly impact the current climate change; the lack of regulation is also dangerous as warnings on the environmental threats have gone unheeded. The amount of money being spent on technology and research and even the travel itself is quite worrying that with all the global problems and failing economies, we choose to go on thrilling adventures in space (caro1120). The venture is lucrative since advertised tickets are expensive, and many people might divert to space tourism, leaving current industries bare, causing even more harm to the global economy. America is a global giant in industries and technology, but its diversion to space tourism might cause a domino effect to other countries dependent on its prowess. Also, the efforts to promote equality in society will suffer major setbacks induced by the gap between those who can afford it and those who cannot. And while we are all excited for the great achievement no consideration on the health and especially the mental health of the travelers and crew.

The harsh reality is space tourism is another entertainment venture for the extremely rich supported by an unbeatable PR operation that allows them to use taxpayer’s money and pay very little tax themselves to label rich people as astronauts. Perhaps the venture will be as beneficial as some think, but there is still the question of whether we should consider tackling the problems here on earth, such as human poverty and world hunger, instead of wasting money on space tourism.

Space tourism, however, as stated by Dale Scran of the National Space Society who refutes the claim of pollution, citing that there has been new developments in clean fuel used in travel, the amount of technology innovation that will be achieved, and also the impact on other industries and in the labor market (Society). Various studies have also indicated that space tourism is predicted to boost the economy. Tourism has always greatly impacted the world economy, and this new venture will undoubtedly increase it even more.

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Pultarova, Tereza. “Do Space Tourists Understand the Risk They’re Taking?”  Space.com , 27 Sept. 2021,  www.space.com/space-tourism-risk-safety-regulations .

Society, National Space.  Why Space Tourism? – National Space Society . 23 July 2021,  https://space.nss.org/why-space-tourism/ .

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