At 10:07am GMT on Thursday, June 21st, 2018, the earth will experience the June solstice. This is the point of greatest daylight for those of us who live in the upper hemisphere. While many people let the summer solstice pass without note, those of us who pay attention to astronomic events know it’s an exciting day. […]
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The path to easy, commercial access to space has been much longer and complicated than most people realize. If you’ve landed on this post, you’re probably curious what space tourism is, and how long it’s been going on. Space tourism is commercial activity related to space: whether that’s going to space as a tourist, watching […]
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Space has always drawn our eye; the night sky is a compelling aspect of life on earth. It’s no surprise that space is one of the popular destinations for movies, too. Many “best space movies” lists on the internet include a variety of movies which are technically set in space but are actually about something else. […]
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Nothing takes your breath away quite like a giant reminder that earth gets pummeled by extraterrestrial objects all the time. Planet earth is a dynamic place to live. As we spin through space, there are loads of objects we can — and do — collide with. Our moon is evidence of that! Just look how pock-marked it is, after […]
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The Solar Eclipse is one of the Year’s Biggest Events — Yes, it’s Space Tourism. August 21, 2017. If you’re a space fan, you know what’s happening on this date. For the first time since 1979, US citizens will see a solar eclipse in its full glory — the shadow of the sun will cross diagonally from Oregon to South […]
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We peer up to the night sky, our minds set on how we might someday get there and look down on where we once stood looking up. During the daylight hours, we browse social feeds looking for inspiration and news about space and space tourism. To help keep you inspired and looking starward, here’s a […]
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For many people, a luxury hotel room is the perfect option while they travel. With multiple shower heads, plush bathrobes, and a stocked minibar, they’re set for the night. For those of us who dream of being among the stars as those same stars wheel overhead, we want something a little different when we travel. […]
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