(a) Name the first tourist to the International Space Station. What difficulties did he face?
(b) Why is Lance Bass unable to have a ride into space now? What is likely to happen in a decade?
(c) Which two factors are inspiring the designers of new space vehicle--the reusable rocket?
(d) How do you think suborbital tourism is a poor alternative to space travel?
Answers
Answer:
See the explanation.
Explanation:
A. The US businessman Dennis Tito was the first tourist that travels to the international space station.
Tito had to undergo stiff medical requirements and a acute six-month training course in Russia.
B. Lance Bass can not afford $20 million for a space ride at that time. In a decade, the fare for a space traveler is likely to come down to $10,000 or even $5000.
C. (i) a hungry order from would-be space tourists.
(ii) a $10 million prize offered to the designers
D. Those who travel to space go beyond the orbit of the earth and get to the orbit of the moon. On the other hand, the suborbital tourist will travel in a rocket up to the International Space Station only. space travel is not possible for everybody, but suborbital tourism is a second option for them.
Answer:
(a) US businessman Dennis Tito was the first tourist to the International Space Station.
Tito had to undergo rigid medical requirements and a severe six month training course in Russia.
(b) Lance Bass can’t afford $20 million for a space ride right now. In a decade, the fare for a space traveller is likely to come down to $10,000 or even $5,000.
(c) (i) a hungry demand from would-be space tourists
(ii) a $10 million prize to the designers
(d) Travellers to space go beyond the orbit of the earth and reach the orbit of the moon. On the other hand, the suborbital tourist will travel in a rocket upto the International Space Station only. Space travel is not possible for everyone, but suborbital tourism is a possible alternative.
(e) Suborbital travel is a lucrative business.
(i) Space Adventures, a travel agency has collected $2 million in deposits from more than 120 would-be suborbital tourists.
(ii) Four commercial space ports are already licensed to operate.
(iii) It is likely to be $1 billion a year market with 10,000 travellers paying $100,000 each dining the first few years of adventure space travel.
(f) The space travellers should be medically fit and they need to get proper training. A man who can ride a roller coaster is fit for space travelling.