Recent surveys have provided new and updated information into
public insights of the nascent space tourism industry. Erik
Seedhouse uniquely explores in detail the cutting-edge
technologies, spacecraft capabilities, launch vehicles and the
training that will define this commercial enterprise and also
provides a manual for future suborbital and orbital private space
explorers. This overview of the space tourism market is based upon
choices the spaceflight participant must make, such as choice of
agency, mode and spaceport. A detailed explanation is given of the
medical requirements for spaceflight participants, with special
reference to potential waiver criteria. Over half of the book is a
comprehensive astronaut training/instructional manual that
addresses each of the 15 subjects required for suborbital and
orbital flight.
Following an Introduction examining the commercial potential for
space tourism, Section 1 covers Suborbital Flight. Chapter 1 opens
with a description and analysis of the significance of
SpaceShipOne. Chapter 2 gives the Suborbital frontrunner profiles,
mission architectures and technical aspects from launch to landing
while the following chapter details the training and medical
requirements for space tourists. Section 2 covers the same aspects
for Orbital Flight, including a civilian astronaut training manual,
enabling technologies, capabilities and personnel. A description is
given of the anticipated on-orbit phases that will introduce the
potential spaceflight participant or reader to the capsule,
rendezvous, medical support, mission events and de-orbit phase.
Section 3 gives a detailed assessment of the future of space
tourism based on current technologies, commercial applications,
military use and Lunar and Mars missions. Countries without space
programs are also included.
Erik Seedhouse provides a much needed, well-rounded
understanding of what promises to be the most dynamic,
multi-faceted and exciting industry in the world. He shows how
seemingly innocuous players are disproving long held beliefs about
what can be achieved in space despite the inherent complexities,
and why this industry may soon define the new norm in space
travel.
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