NASA and ISS Private Astronaut Missions – A Quick Overview

An overview of NASA’s perspective on private astronaut missions to the ISS.

Insights into Annual Human Visits into Space 1961 to 2021

Interactive data visualization

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There is no Difference Between a Government Astronaut and a Space Tourist!

Is there really any difference between a Government Astronaut and a Space Tourist? This article looks at it from the context of market size analysis.

New Shepard Boosters Status as of September 12, 2022 ( @_rykllan )

@_rykllan latest infographic

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New Space Stations on the Horizon

Insights into the 16 operational, planned or proposed space stations.

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Space Stations Current and Future

There are currently 14 operational, planned or proposed Space Stations…

Flying over 57,500 Passengers toward Space by 2031 – Orbital Travel Captures Majority of $20.3 Billion Space Travel Revenue

Growing Commercial Passenger Interest, Along with Government Funding and Demand, Drive Space Tourism & Travel Market Revenues

Global Space Economy Report Projects $1.25 Trillion in Revenue by 2030

Commercial Human Spaceflight Market References

This article is a compendium of market references related to commercial human spaceflight, including regulations, characteristics, size, and forecasts.

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Fahrenheit 451… FAA licensed launches are on fire!

The growth in licensed launches since 1989 is staggering… now having reached 451 launches as of May 6, 2022.

What is Blue Origin’s Pricing Strategy?

Do you know what it costs to purchase a ticket to fly into space with Blue Origin? No? Well don’t feel bad because no one else knows either; except the Blue Origin sales team and they’re not talking! This article takes a look at what the Blue Origin pricing strategy might be.

The first all private flight to the International Space Station, Axiom-1

2030 Space Tourism Business Forecast

SpaceX private Ax-1 mission’s science includes self-assembling robots and light-powered air filters

Axiom Space’s first mission plans a heavy share of science during eight days on the International Space Station. SpaceX private Ax-1 mission’s science includes self-assembling robots and light-powered air filters

New Shepard Boosters as of March 31, 2022

In-Space Economy Taxonomy – Erik Kulu

Space Tourism Business Sustainability Analysis 2022 to 2023

Reviews human spaceflight launch service providers and their ability to scale into a sustainable launch cadence to meet current customer demand forecast.

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Economy Taxonomy – Bryce Tech

This article provides an approximation of the Bryce Tech taxonomy used to prepare their Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Economy forecasts. The taxonomy was prepared based upon publicly available information.

Market Dynamics in the Emergent Space Tourism Market

Virgin Galactic’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT)

Virgin Galactic has significant opportunity for growth, but at the same time has significant weaknesses and threats.

A Concise Guide To Virgin Galactic’s Sales Strategy

This article provides an overview of the Virgin Galactic sales strategy. The analysis is based upon SEC filings, sales collateral, media interviews, and other publicly available information.

Space Tourism Market Size (2001 to 2021)

This article provides an overview of space tourism customer demand activity over the past 20 years. Customer demand activity is represented by: paid customer spaceflights; ticket reservations with associated deposits; public ticket auction registered bidders; and inbound customer requests for additional information regarding private astronauts flights. A space tourism market forecast is available in Practical […]

Space Tourism Market Overview

Practical Market Size Estimates For Space Tourism

Practical market size estimates for Space Tourism. Lots of details…

Human Spaceflight Launch Service Providers 2022

This article provides an overview of the launch technology used by SpaceX, Roscosmos, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic; specifically focusing on spaceflight systems and flight profiles.