Space Tourism- What do you think?

[TheMarshMan1 0]

Space Tourist

Is Space Tourism a Good Idea??
Yes
No
Who gives a shit?

So what do you all think? Good idea or bad? At first I thought it was a terrible idea, but really, who does it hurt? If some millionaire wants to throw down a few big ones to go into space at his own risk, more power to them. I know NASA frowns on it, and I think thats the way it should be- astronauts are up there for a reason- and its not to be tourguides. But, like I said, if someone reallly wants to spend that much dough, let 'em.
"If I could be like that, I would give anything, just to live one day, in those shoes..."

[Muenkel 0]

I personally would love to do it. I don't think it will happen in my lifetime, but I think in the future, regular people will be able to travel into space.
If you're not confused, you're not paying attention.
Chris

[billvon 3,111]

>Good idea or bad?
Good. It will hasten the day when it's cheap to get to orbit, and we really do need to start messing up low earth orbit (and the moon) up instead of the earth. Plus, someday we will need the resources of the solar system to survive. If, by that time, we can get them, then we're in good shape. If, by that time, we still don't have a presence on the moon and mars etc. then that's all she wrote. "Why should we spend money on mythical space resources when we can spend it right here helping people on earth?" will be the call of the day.
>I know NASA frowns on it, and I think thats the way it should be- astronauts are
> up there for a reason-
Well, there are plenty of military pilots who fly at 35,000 feet, but that doesn't mean that civilians shouldn't fly on airlines.
-bill von

[Iflyme 0]

My thoughts: National Space Agencies should not be in the business of tourism. They should concern themselves with conducting scientific research, and persue the goal of putting humans on Mars. Private corporations can do as they please.
"There's nothing new under the sun"

[skybytch 273]

I think it's an excellent idea. Why not let people who have money help support space exploration?
We need to be in space - why aren't we already on the moon?
pull & flare,
lisa
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[Michele 1]

The only way Russia can have a space program, imho, is because it is funded by the ultra rich buying spots on a shuttle launch (which funds the actual shuttle launch). The Russian economy is very bad right now (another reason the oil exploration over there is mucho beneficial to the US...but I am creeping threads here...) and it seems to me to be a great way to keep the Russians in the air.
It's another sign of the growing capitalism in the region, and I personally think it's a good thing - sell what you can, and if you are the only provider of that resource, so much the better.
Ciels and Pinks-
Michele
If you really want to, you can seize the day; if you really want to, you can fly away...
~enya~

[FallingILweenie 0]

I think going into space would kick ass. If someone wants to pony up the ticket, and a space agency is offering it, why not?
I don't really see the debate here if the Russians are willing and the people are willing to pay. Just because NASA doesn't like the idea doesn't mean it shouldnt be done.
Someone should come out with the "'re-entry freefly suit"....of course from that altitude spotting would be a bitch...imagine off dz landings--you shoot for Eloy and land in the suburbs of Milwaukee.
"Marge, it takes 2 people to lie. One to lie and one to listen."
-Homer

[billvon 3,111]

>Someone should come out with the "'re-entry freefly suit"....of course from that
> altitude spotting would be a bitch...imagine off dz landings--you shoot for Eloy
> and land in the suburbs of Milwaukee.
I wrote a story about that - it's at http://people.qualcomm.com/billvon/fiction/orbit.html
-bill von

[freebird 0]

I think it is human progression at its best!
" ah geez" "The two of you's dummy up" !
Archie Bunker

[kmcguffee 0]

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My thoughts: National Space Agencies should not be in the business of tourism.

I agree completely. I think space tourism is inevitable and good but NASA doesn't need to be involved. We need to get to Mars!
I'm all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Let's start with typewriters.

[SkydiveMonkey 0]

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We need to get to Mars

Mars'd be cool, but finding intelligent life in the galaxy, and tracking debris should be more of a priority. That's why I run SETI almost 24/7 !!
Danger could be my middle name. But it's Paul.

[rgoper 0]

first opportunity i have, i'll go! and nasa has reasons to keep civilians out of space. hell, we're not ignorant, we know there's missles up there! i'd like to see em! :)
Richard
"Gravity Is My Friend"

[Iflyme 0]

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I agree completely

Well lookit that! We agreed on something! Now lets go for beers, and talk more Mars!!!
"There's nothing new under the sun"

[AggieDave 6]

I wanna go! Ever since I saw the movie "Space Camp" as a little kid...A human cannonball, I rise above it all
Up higher then a trapeze, I can fly

[kmcguffee 0]

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Well lookit that! We agreed on something! Now lets go for beers, and talk more Mars!!!

WOW! In two days I've agreed with Iflyme and Billvon. Why do I get this picture of the Devil with his tongue stuck to a flagpole?
I'm all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Let's start with typewriters.