Private Space Tourism

Discussions center on private space travel and tourism by billionaires using companies like SpaceX, debating its high costs, potential for affordability, and value compared to addressing earthly problems.

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coss Jun 22, 2018 View on HN

Why not just rocket it to space? Sounds like a good business to be in for SpaceX.

linkdd Sep 14, 2020 View on HN

Sending stuff to space isn't cheap.

tomcar288 Oct 16, 2024 View on HN

why do you like spaceflight? i don't see that as addressing any major human needs

nazgulnarsil Sep 27, 2009 View on HN

sending people into space right now is grandstanding. the resources that go into it would be better spent preparing for true permanent habitation of other planets.

wlesieutre Feb 14, 2019 View on HN

Also a good value if you're launching them into space

iotakodali Aug 16, 2013 View on HN

this should make space travel more affordable

jeandejean Sep 18, 2018 View on HN

"an important step toward enabling access for everyday people who dream of travelling to space", provided you're an everyday billionaire :-D.

amelius Sep 3, 2021 View on HN

Because they are paving the way for space tourism.

trin_ Nov 16, 2011 View on HN

really? money would be a concern for you when you were going to space?

stefantalpalaru Feb 21, 2014 View on HN

You can't pay for space exploration with dotcom bubble stock.