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Papers & Publications : Tourism : Economics

Published:	20-22 March 1997
Author:	David Ashford
Origin:	Presented at the International Symposium on Space Tourism , Bremen, 20-22 March 1997

Abstract:	Abstract - This paper describes a qualitative business plan for starting a space tourism business. The first step is the development of the Ascender small sub-orbital spaceplane - a sort of "re-invented X-15" - designed for quick turnaround, and capable of carrying two pilots and either experiments or two passengers. Ascender uses no new technology and could be flying in three years. There is a large enough market for such an aeroplane, without depending on carrying passengeres, for a good return on investment. After a few years in service as a general purpose research aeroplane it would be certified for carrying passengers on brief space experience flights. The resulting sub-orbital passenger flights should provide the credibility needed for the development of full scale orbital tourism.
References:	The Prospects for European Aerospace Transporters The Spacecab Demonstrator Project The Aeroplane Approach to Launch Vehicle Design Space Tourism - How Soon Will It Happen? Commercial Implications of Market Research on Space Tourism Demand for Space Tourism in America and Japan, and its Implications for Future Space Activities Comments on Certification Standards for New Reusable Launch Vehicles A Development Strategy for Space Tourism Journal of Practical Applications in Space Journal of Space Technology and Science The Potential of Spaceplanes Aeronautical Journal Aviation Week and Space Technology Journal of the British Interplanetary Society


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Keywords:	Tourism:Economics

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