# D'yer Wanna Be A Spaceman? By Nigel Goodwin | Published 2006-03-13 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyer-wanna-be-a-spaceman References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060312/sc_afp/afplifestylegermany_ylt=AtoPdVl2Sydxpg.xxm79mGQPLBIF_ylu=X3oDMTA5aHJvMDdwBHNlYwN5bmNhdA--) Take your protein pills and put your helmet on. The word from the International Tourism Fair is that [space tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-center-houston) could become a reality in the foreseeable future. Last September, a Japanese multi-millionaire became the fourth [space tourist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01) for a reported fee of US$20 million. The good news for the rest of us is that cheaper options may become a reality. Short suborbital flights, which would allow for weightlessness for a few minutes, could be an option in another 15 years. Week-long space vacations could also be available, although the price tag would be high and the comfort factor would be low. Meanwhile, the [European Space Tourist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decathlon-eurosuit) travel group offers an affordable experience right now. A four day trip to the Cosmonaut Training Center at Star City east of Moscow features a zero-gravity simulation flights. The trip costs only 5,000 euros. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 27% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Commercial Space Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable suborbital flights and week-long space vacations for the mass market. - **Space Training Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create low-cost, immersive experiences that simulate zero-gravity for aspiring space tourists. - **International Space Travel Agencies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer affordable space travel packages and services for adventurous travelers seeking unique experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Aviation and Aerospace:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new spacecraft technologies and infrastructure to support the growing demand for commercial space tourism. - **Hospitality and Travel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design space hotels and facilities, and create tailored travel experiences for space tourists. - **Simulation and Training:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced simulation and training solutions that accurately replicate the conditions of space travel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacevip.md) - [Exclusive Luxurious Spaceflight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-space-perspective.md) - [Space Tourism Travels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-spacecraft.md) - [Space Exploration Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplift-aerospace.md) - [Space Rock Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-rock-cocktail.md) - [Multi-Level Orbital Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbital-module.md) - [High-Fidelity Space Voyages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interstellar-arc.md) - [Accessible Space Travel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator-concept.md) - [Space Travel Certified Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-set-jet.md)