Space tourism’s growth blurs the line between scientific and symbolic achievement – a tourism scholar explains how

Space tourism is in an exploration phase – the decisions companies make around how to conduct these experiences now will set the tone moving forward.

Betsy Pudliner, Associate Professor of Hospitality and Technology Innovation, University of Wisconsin-Stout • conversation
May 19, 2025 • ~10 min

Sex in space: why it's worrying that the space tourism sector hasn't considered the consequences

Ready or not, sex in space will be happening within the decade.

David Cullen, Professor of Bioanalytical Technology, Cranfield University • conversation
July 18, 2023 • ~6 min

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.

Vahe Peroomian, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences • conversation
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.

Eloise Marais, Associate Professor in Physical Geography, UCL • conversation
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.

Nick Caplan, Professor of Aerospace Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle • conversation
Jan. 7, 2022 • ~7 min

Death in space: here's what would happen to our bodies

The vastly differing environment would need a whole new approach to disposing of dead bodies.

Tim Thompson, Dean of Health & Life Sciences + Professor of Applied Biological Anthropology, Teesside University • conversation
Oct. 15, 2021 • ~6 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.

Wendy Whitman Cobb, Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, US Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies • conversation
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.

Wendy Whitman Cobb, Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, US Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies • conversation
Sept. 10, 2021 • ~7 min

Space tourism: rockets emit 100 times more CO₂ per passenger than flights – imagine a whole industry

Here's what a space tourism industry led by Branson, Bezos and Musk might mean for the planet.

Eloise Marais, Associate Professor in Physical Geography, UCL • conversation
July 19, 2021 • ~5 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.

Wendy Whitman Cobb, Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, US Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies • conversation
May 7, 2021 • ~9 min

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