National Aeronautics and Space Administrion

Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished many great scientific and technological feats in air and space. NASA technology also has been adapted for many nonaerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general. Perhaps more importantly, our exploration of space has taught us to view Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a new way. While the tremendous technical and scientific accomplishments of NASA demonstrate vividly that humans can achieve previously inconceivable feats, we also are humbled by the realization that Earth is just a tiny "blue marble" in the cosmos. Check out our "Thinking About NASA History" folder online as an introduction to how history can help you.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Will Space Tourism ever become a reality?


In 2001, Dennis Tito, paid $20 million to become the first tourist in space. The first vacation in space lasted seven days in 2002. Seven people have vacationed on the International Space Station so far.

In 2012 Virgin Galactic start being the first space tourism ship ferrying people back and forth in space. The maximum speed so far is Mach 3, about 33,000 miles. The Bigalow Aerospace will provide the first orbiting space station, which will be inflatable. This space station will begin its flight in 2014. As early as 2016 we may see people staying in this space station.

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