Space tourism tips

Virgin Galactic plans to send a handful of paying passengers to the edge of space on June 8 as the space industry continues to grow and diversify.

As we step into the promising dawn of 2024, the world is poised for a transformative journey in the realm of global travel. The travel industry, having weathered the storms of the past, is set to soar to new heights, embracing innovation, sustainability, and a redefined sense of exploration. Revolutionizing Technology: The advent of cutting-edge technologies is reshaping the way we travel. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are becoming integral tools for immersive travel experiences, allowing individuals to virtually explore destinations before making a commitment. Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) is enhancing personalized travel recommendations, making every journey tailor-made for the individual preferences of the traveler.

Commercial space company Axiom Space has announced an unconventional partnership with Italian fashion house Prada, that will see the two companies join forces to design the spacesuits for NASA’s Artemis III mission. 

Virgin Galactic has officially achieved its first space flight. The private tourism company founded by Richard Branson achieved an altitude of 51.4 miles on a test flight this week with astronauts on board, surpassing the 50-mile mark the U.S. government recognizes as the official boundary of outer space .

We were lucky enough to welcome an astronaut all the way from the Kennedy Space Center to Rough Guides HQ recently, and we couldn't pass up the opportunity to ask him a few questions.