Space tourism will become more affordable for everyday people in the future. The cost of going to space is coming down multiple different companies and not just governments. There's actually an economy growing up around this now That's more sustainable and the cost will be dropping.
When will we create a livable habitat in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Matt Kirshen explore the possibilities of tessellated space structures, artificial gravity, and other challenges with Founder of MIT Space Exploration Initiative, Ariel Ekblaw.
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