Welcome to Space Future. This site is for everyone who wants to go to space.
Learn about Space Tourism, see some of the proposed Space Vehicles, find out about the legal, medical, and environmental aspects of our Space Habitat, or discover the potential of Space Power.
Visit the Archive of papers and publications or browse the Space Future Journal for current news and features.
About Space Future
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January 2005 [MP3] - Gail Leatherwood
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August 1 2004 [WMA] - Patrick Collins
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March 2003 [WMA] - Peter Wainwright
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Here are some key documents from the archive to get you started:
- What the Growth of a Space Tourism Industry Could Contribute to Employment, Economic Growth, Environmental Protection, Education, Culture and World Peace
- Space Tourism Market Demand and the Transportation Infrastructure
- General Public Space Travel and Tourism
- Artificial Gravity and the Architecture of Orbital Habitats
- Prospects of Space Tourism
More Documents
| Published: | 1989 |
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| Origin: | European Business Journal, Vol.1 No.2. February 1989 |
| Abstract: | The space industry is approaching a major turning-point. Within twenty years, and possibly within ten, space transportation will finally 'come of age' with the development and operation of fully reusable launch vehicles. These will reduce the cost of access to space by 90% initially, and eventually by 99%. As a result of the timing of system development cycles, Europe is in a position to take the lead in this evolution, with important economic and political benefits. However, if current plans are followed, Europe will miss this opportunity, and it will be exploited by other countries. In order to avoid this, greater weight must be given to commercial considerations in Europe's space planning. |
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| Keywords: | Vehicles:Economics |
