Astro-tourism – chasing eclipses, meteor showers and elusive dark skies from Earth
With two eclipses and several meteor showers coming up, an astronomy professor shares travel tips for viewing astronomical phenomena.
July 5, 2023 • ~9 min
Axiom launch: why commercial space travel could be another giant leap for air pollution
Expanding the low-Earth orbit economy through increased commercial spaceflight will only push our planet further into its climate crisis.
April 8, 2022 • ~6 min
What happens when someone dies in space? Space tourism brings new legal and moral issues
One day more of us may be able to travel further into space, and for longer.
Jan. 7, 2022 • ~7 min
SpaceX Inspiration4 mission sent 4 people with minimal training into orbit – and brought space tourism closer to reality
The Inspiration4 mission sent four civilians to space for three days. Though still funded by a billionaire, the mission is a step forward in the nascent space tourism industry.
Sept. 10, 2021 • ~7 min
SpaceX Inspiration4 mission will send 4 people with minimal training into orbit – and bring space tourism closer to reality
The Inspiration4 mission is sending four civilians to space for three days. Though still funded by a billionaire, the mission is a step forward in the nascent space tourism industry.
Sept. 10, 2021 • ~7 min
Space tourism is here – 20 years after the first stellar tourist, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin plans to send civilians to space
The first space tourist left Earth 20 years ago aboard a Russian rocket. Now, private companies like Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin are offering trips to the stars for those who can pay.
May 7, 2021 • ~9 min
Space tourism – 20 years in the making – is finally ready for launch
The first space tourist left Earth 20 years ago aboard a Russian rocket. Now, private companies are on the cusp of offering trips off Earth for those who can pay.
April 28, 2021 • ~8 min
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