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An evaluation of the potential demand for Space Tourism within the United Kingdom

Appendix A - Space Tourism Survey

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Appendix B    

SPACE TOURISM SURVEY
 
It is possible for astronauts to travel into space and live there for a short period. 
There is now pressure for this experience to be offered to the general public.
 
1 On a scale of 1 to 5, how important is the development of Space ?
 
LEAST
1            2            3            4         5
MOST
 
2 Are you aware of the idea for SpaceTourism ?
  A. Yes p 
  B. No p 
 
3 If Space Tourism became a reality, would you like to take a trip into Space ? 3a If not, why? (go to Q9)
  A. Yes p    A. Risk
p
  B. No p   B. Unrealistic
p 
  C. Maybe p   C. Too expensive
p
          D. Too old
p 
          E. Not interested
p
          F. Other  
 
4 How many more years do you think it might be before Space Tourism starts ?
  A. 0 - 5 years
p 
  B. 6 - 10 years
p 
  C. 11 - 15 years
p 
  D. 16 - 20 years
p 
  E. over 20 years
p 
 
5 Why would you want to take a trip into space ? Ranking ‘1 - 7' with 1 as the most important reason and 7 as the least, please prioritize the following experiences of space tourism.
  A. ‘Re-entry'  
  B. View earth from space  
  C. Be weightless  
  D. Look deeper into space  
  E. Walk in space  
  F. Scientific experimentation  
  G. Weightless Sports  
 
6 Once in Space, how long would you like to stay there ?
  A. A few hours
p 
  B. One day (day-trip)
p 
  C. 2 - 3 days
p 
  D. One week
p 
  E. Several weeks
p 
 
7 In your lifetime, how many space trips would you like to take ?
  A. One
p 
  B. A few
p 
  C. As many as possible
p 
 
8 To pay for your space trip, how much of your income would you be willing to spend ? 
  A. 1 months' income
p
  B. 3 months' income
p
  C. 6 months' income
p
  D. 1 year's income
p 
  E. 3 year's income
p
  F. More than 3 year's income
p 
 
9 As a taxpayer, who do you think should take responsibility for investment and development of Space Tourism?
  A. National governments
p 
  B. Private companies
p 
  C. Joint responsibility
p 
 
10 Would you like to learn more about Space Tourism ?
  A. Yes p 
  B. No p 
 
11 Age ?
  A. 10 - 19 years
p 
  B. 20 - 29 years
p 
  C. 30 - 39 years
p 
  D. 40 - 49 years
p 
  E. 50 - 59 years
p 
  F. Over 60 years
p 
 
12 Gender ? 13 Marital status ?
  A. Male p    A. Single
p 
  B. Female p    B. Married
p 
 
 
 
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