How can we afford space tourism without discounts and referrals?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of space tourism without relying on discounts or referral programs. Ideas include human-powered flight in lunar environments, leveraging the moon's lower gravity for unique experiences. Participants emphasize the need for more affordable launch systems, suggesting that space elevators could be a viable solution. The conversation humorously touches on the high costs of tickets, with a target of less than $20 million per ticket, and the financial challenges this poses for potential tourists. Overall, the thread explores innovative concepts and the economic barriers to making space tourism accessible.
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One of the most enticing ideas that I have heard mentioned is that of human powered flight. The discussion I heard involved plans [involving a Japanese Hotel Company] for lunar games. The suggestion is that due to the 1/6 gravity, a large arena could be built on the moon in which a person could fly like a bird. This would be a little different that weightlessness; and surely it has its own appeal.

Also, we all know that for any practical system the launch must be much less exciting than now. More like a 4 or 3 than a 1.

I am betting on space elevators as the best solution.
 
Sounds cool.

Way outside of the project I'm working on's scope, but cool nonetheless.

This http://www.aiaa.org/education/students/2003-2004SpaceTransRFP.doc needs to be operational by 2010.

At least 5 passengers, at least 2 crew, at least 250km up, at least 2 orbits, less than $20M per ticket.
 
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less than $20M per ticket.

Um, I don't think Tsunami and I can save up 40M in three years.
 
I said LESS than! Less than!

You only need $39.95M
 
Originally posted by enigma
You only need $39.95M

Oh good! That will work.

Tsunami, your going to have to start working the bars again to help pay for this.
 
Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
Oh good! That will work.

Tsunami, your going to have to start working the bars again to help pay for this.
OK, dear. Same plan? You work your side of town and I work mine? And don't go giving your 10% discount for referrals again! I can't afford that!
 

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