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Commercial Implications of Market Research on Space Tourism

Published:	15-24 May, 1994
Author:	Patrick Collins Hideki Kanayama Yoichi Iwasaki Misuzu Ohnuki Hideki Hanayama
Origin:	Journal of Space Technology and Science: Special Issue on Space Tourism, part 2, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp 3-11.

Abstract:	During the summer of 1993 a market research questionnaire designed to investigate the potential demand for orbital tourism was completed by more than 3000 people from all age groups in Japan - the first such market research in the world. Using the results of this survey, a number of analyses are being performed. From the prices that people say they would pay to visit space, a demand curve can be derived, showing the level of demand that could be expected at different price-levels. The possible pattern of demand growth as the range of commercial space tourism services grows is also considered. The level of investment in the development of reusable passenger-carrying launch vehicles that could be commercially justified by this market is also estimated, and the assumptions made are discussed.
References:	Towards commercial space travel Advances in the Astronautical Sciences Potential demand for passenger travel to orbit Services expected for the first phase of space tourism Journal of Space Technology and Science Space Tourism Special Issue No.1 Space Tourism Special Issue Space tourism could drive space development Feasibility of space tourism: cost study for space tour Zero-gravity sports centers History of the Phoenix VTOL SSTO and recent develoments in single-stage launch systems Review of Pacific American Launch System SSX:Phoenix VTOL Concept Why SSTO rocket launch vehicles are now feasible and practical On JRS space tourism study program Mixed-use business park developments in space: a real-estate paradigm
Referred to by:	Space Tourism - How Soon Will it Happen? Space Tourism - The Surprising New Industry The Japanese Rocket Society's Space Tourism Research Demand for Space Tourism in America and Japan, and its Implications for Future Space Activities JRS Research Activities for Space Tourism The JRS Space Tourism Study Program Phase 2 Funding the Development of a Space Tourism Industry A Common Cost Target of Space Transportation for Space Tourism and Space Energy Development Progress Towards Space Tourism in Japan Space Tourism - The Key to Low Cost Access to Space The Imminent Space Revolution - How the UK Can Take the Lead Space Activities, Space Tourism and Economic Growth Commercial Implications of Market Research on Space Tourism Researching the Space Tourism Market Japanese Rocket Society's Rocket Symposia 1995-2001

Related Entries:	Research Center of Advanced Science and Technology Japanese Rocket Society SSTO Shimizu Corporation VTOL Gary Hudson
Keywords:	Tourism:Market Research