• China Enters Space Tourism: Tickets Sold for Sub-Orbital Flights

  • Oct 28 2024
  • Length: 13 mins
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China Enters Space Tourism: Tickets Sold for Sub-Orbital Flights

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  • China's Deep Blue Aerospace has made headlines by selling its first two tickets for sub-orbital space tourism flights, priced at $140,000 each. This marks a historic moment in China's space ambitions, positioning it against established companies like Virgin Galactic. With the first flight set for 2027, we explore the implications of this venture for the future of commercial space travel and the technological advancements that make it possible. Additionally, we discuss NASA's successful Crew-8 mission, new findings from Apollo 16 moon samples, and a stunning image from Hubble showcasing a 'Celestial Cannonball' galaxy. Sources: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/28/china_space_tourism/ https://spaceanddefense.io/nasas-spacex-crew-8-mission-safety-returns/ https://www.space.com/apollo-16-moon-samples-lunar-history https://spacecoastdaily.com/2024/10/photo-of-the-day-nasas-hubble-space-telescope-spots-celestial-cannonball/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:39) China's first space tourism venture sells tickets (00:03:31) NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Mission Safety Returns (00:07:33) New study of Apollo 16 moon samples reveals hidden lunar history (00:09:34) PHOTO OF THE DAY: NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Spots 'Celestial Cannonball'
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