The first weekend of August 2025 was jam-packed with space milestones – from a billionaire’s joyride beyond Earth to game-changing satellite launches and international alliances renewed. Government agencies and private companies worldwide notched major achievements in just two days, spanning rocket launches, new satellites, cutting-edge tech advances, and even space diplomacy. Below we round up…
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History of Commercial Space Travel for Private Citizens Commercial space travel for private individuals – often dubbed space tourism – has evolved from a sci-fi dream into a nascent industry over the past few decades. The first landmark came in April 2001, when American businessman Dennis Tito paid ~$20 million for a seat on a…
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