The world's first commercial spaceport, called Spaceport America, started being constructed in New Mexico last Friday. Spaceport America will host commercial operations by private space travel companies like that of Virgin Galactic.
The design for this new, commercial space industry was created by American and British architects, who were chosen after competing in an international design competition.
Implications - The rise of Spaceport America can lead us to believe that everyday citizens will be a lot more involved in space travel than ever before. Private space travel seems like something out of a fantasy novel, but the time has come where people can board a spaceship and take an otherworldly trip.
Commercial Space Travel
Spaceport America Will Launch You Out of This World
Trend Themes
1. Commercial Space Travel - Spaceport America is a major development in the growth of the commercial space travel industry.
2. Private Space Travel - Spaceport America is set to launch private space travel and provide opportunities for new space tourism businesses.
3. International Space Industry Designers - The international space industry design competition has the potential to encourage innovative and disruptive design solutions in the space industry.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace Industry - Spaceport America has the potential to disrupt the traditional aerospace industry and expand into new markets.
2. Tourism Industry - The rise of private space travel could create a new industry for space tourism.
3. Architecture & Design Industry - The international design competition for Spaceport America may inspire similar competitions in the architecture and design industry that push for disruptive innovation.