AaS! 232: Is Space Tourism a Good Idea?

Ask a Spaceman!

17-09-2024 • 33 mins

Why are private space companies pushing tourism? Is there a future for tourism in space? Is this an overall good thing for space exploration, or just a distraction? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman!

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