FUTURE OF SPACE TOURISM

A few months ago Billionaire Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa reached the International Space Station (ISS) for a 12-day trip, during which time he will complete 100 tasks in space, including playing a game of badminton Sixty miles (about 100 kilometers) above our heads lies the Kármán line, the widely accepted aeronautical boundary of the earth atmosphere  It’s the boundary used by the Féderátion Aéronautique Internationale, which certifies and controls global astronautical records. But many organizations in the United States, including the FAA and NASA, define everything above 50 miles to be space debate has been continuing for years so what is meant by space tourism?
What is meant by space tourism?
Space tourism is another niche segment of the aviation industry that seeks to give tourists the ability to become astronauts and experience space travel for recreational, leisure, or business purposes Companies including Virgin Atlantic, SpaceX, XCOR Aerospace, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin and Armadillo Aerospace are working on providing space tourism services to people which is very expensive 
The main benefit of space tourism In the Future 
Boost the economy:Space tourism will increase commercial activity in the time of the poor state of the world economy.
Generate Employment:Space tourism will give employment to thousands of people. The manufacturing of new and better spacecraft will give employment to many skilled people.
Draw Investors:It will renew interest in space exploration. This will draw more investors for more financial backing to support more innovations in the industry.
Pave ways to protect Earth:It would also help in identifying potential hazards dangerous to our planet.
Technological advancement: Opens avenues for advanced technology which can be applied to other domains apart from space missions.
New resources:Help to find new minerals and other precious materials in space and on other planets. This will be of great help to the people of Earth where natural resources are depleting fast.
Adventure Tourism:Open a new avenue for adventure tourists.
The disadvantage of SPACE TOURISM In future 
As the space tourism industry grows, so perhaps will space travel’s effect on the environment. Not only do rocket launches have immense carbon footprints, but even some stratospheric balloon flights have also potentially significant implications and are powered by thousands of cubic meters of helium, which is a limited resource

Exposure to Sun’s Radiation:Space travel technology at the nascent stage can make entering space a dangerous venture. Space travelers are likely to get exposed to harmful radiation from the sun
Health:Spending long hours in zero gravity conditions can be dangerous for the person’s cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. If people accidentally get exposed to high-energy ionizing cosmic rays, it may lead to cancer
Exposure to harmful organisms:We may unwittingly introduce some harmful microorganisms from space into the atmosphere of Earth.
Poor Regulation:Lack of proper regulation and inadequate safety protocols can make space travel extremely dangerous.
Commercialization: Companies engaged in this form of travel may fail to stick to safety measures in a spree to gather more customers.
Waste of Resources: Experimentation and unsuccessful ventures may cause an unnecessary waste of resources.

Developing space programs and spacecraft needs a lot of money. That money can be utilized for the alleviation of poverty.

Inequity:Space tourism is meant for the super-rich only. For example, a single 2 ½ hour flight ticket in Virgin Galactic’s upcoming spaceship costs $ 250,000.

In the future, Once space tourism does become mainstream, it will also positively impact many socioeconomic factors on Earth: creating jobs, educating citizens about space, and fostering a new solar-based energy infrastructure. The sweet escape to the stars can eventually awaken us to the awe-inspiring potential of space exploration while also giving us worse implications on social-cultural & health factors.


CH.J.V.K.Sathya Swaroop


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