Do you really know? What is space tourism?
Jul 23, 2025
Explore the thrilling world of space tourism where billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson are racing to make space travel a reality for everyday people. Discover how recent developments mark a new era in commercial space endeavors. Learn about the criteria that define 'space' and what the future may hold for potential space travelers. Could you soon be hopping on a rocket for a journey beyond the atmosphere? It's an exhilarating discussion about the dawn of a new frontier!
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Billionaire-Driven Space Tourism Boom
- Space tourism has recently gained momentum with billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson leading the charge.
- Early commercial flights reached the edge of space and suborbital flights offer brief weightlessness experiences.
Branson's Edge of Space Flight
- Richard Branson flew to the edge of space on July 11th, beating Jeff Bezos by over a week.
- Branson's flight was suborbital, lasting about an hour with a safe return to Earth.
What Defines the Edge of Space?
- The Kármán line at 62 miles marks a common boundary between atmosphere and space, but some define space's edge at 50 miles.
- Both Bezos and Branson's flights are suborbital, offering weightlessness but not orbital velocity.