# Private Space Taxis The Boeing Space Tourism Program Will Head to the International Space Station By Meghan Young | Published 2015-05-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boeing-space-tourism References: [space](http://www.space.com/29428-boeing-crew-capsule-astronaut-escape-system.html) & [travelandleisure](http://www.travelandleisure.com/blogs/boeing-space-tourism-flights-possible-by-2015) The [Boeing Space Tourism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisk-aero-generation-6-evtol) is more than underway, with flights expected to start as early as this year. Partnering with space-tourism company [Space Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-perspective-1), Boeing has already started testing the astronaut-safety system for its CST-100 spacecraft, which can hold up to seven passengers. Dubbed a 'space taxi system,' travelers will be able to visit the [International Space Station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbital-module) on these trips. In addition to the Boeing Space Tourism program, the aircraft manufacturing company is developing the CST-100 capsule to take NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Space.com writes, "The crew-carrying vehicle features a 'pusher abort system' designed to get the CST-100 out of harm's way in the event of a problem during launch." This component and more are currently being tested at NASA's Langley Research Center in Virginia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Private Space Tourism:** Opportunity for companies to offer luxury space travel experiences to wealthy individuals. - **Astronaut-safety Systems:** Potential for innovation in developing advanced safety systems for space travel. - **Space Capsule Development:** Opportunity to create efficient and reliable spacecraft for transporting passengers to space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Space Tourism:** Companies that offer space tourism experiences and services. - **Aerospace Manufacturing:** Industry involved in the production of space capsules and other aerospace vehicles. - **Safety Technology:** Companies specializing in the development of advanced safety systems for various industries, including space travel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space Tourism Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-perspective-1.md) - [Exclusive Luxurious Spaceflight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-space-perspective.md) - [Launch Pad Transportation Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-mission-2.md) - [3D-Printed Space-Exploration Rockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-bow-launch-systems.md) - [Space Exploration Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplift-aerospace.md) - [Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisk-aero-generation-6-evtol.md) - [Accessible Space Travel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator-concept.md) - [Advanced Digital Flight Communications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boeing-and-united-airlines.md) - [Space-Launching Science Missions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-glenn-1.md)