Go back roughly ten years and the idea of space traveling for leisure would not have been a feasible option; however, thanks to the Virgin Space Ship Two, Sir Richard Branson (CEO) is hoping to make it possible. With a $200,000 ticket, anxious travelers could hop aboard the spaceship and experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Other companies have taken a liking for leisure space exploration, such as Steve Bennett and Matt Shrewbridge of Starchaser, a British space traveling company. They believe that with proper training, going out of this world will become the next hottest trend in traveling.
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Space Traveling in the Works for 2015
Trend Themes
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Leisure Space Exploration — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing affordable and accessible space travel experiences for leisure purposes.
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Space Tourism — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating new business models and infrastructure to support a growing space tourism industry.
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Training for Space Travel — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing specialized training programs and certifications for individuals interested in space travel.
Industry Implications
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Space Travel Companies — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering unique and diverse space travel experiences to cater to a wide range of leisure travelers.
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Tourism and Hospitality — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating space tourism into traditional travel offerings to provide customers with truly extraordinary experiences.
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Education and Training — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing educational programs and resources to prepare individuals for the future of space travel and exploration.