Why SpaceX, Virgin, & Blue Origin Are Betting On Space Tourism

CNBC published this video item, entitled “Why SpaceX, Virgin, & Blue Origin Are Betting On Space Tourism” – below is their description.

Space tourism has been, almost, nonexistent in the past, but Virgin Galactic, SpaceX and Blue Origin are looking to change that. Still, accessibility to space tourism remains limited to the richest of the rich, with ticket prices ranging from hundreds of thousands of dollars to millions. Development of these space tourism programs is costing these companies billions and each has a different reason for pursuing this, as of yet, unproven market.

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