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Space Tourism 101: Who Can Actually Afford to Go to Space? Credit : MGA Travel 🚀 Introduction Space — the final frontier, once reserved for astronauts, scientists, and the pages of sci-fi novels — is now becoming a playground for the ultra-wealthy. With companies like Blue Origin , Virgin Galactic , and SpaceX leading the charge, space tourism is no longer a distant dream. But as the countdown begins for this new era of adventure, one question burns brighter than a rocket launch: Who can actually afford to go to space? Let’s unpack the dollars, drama, and dreams behind the modern space race — and whether a seat among the stars will ever be within reach for everyday Earthlings. 🧭 What Is Space Tourism? Space tourism refers to commercial space travel for recreational, leisure, or business purposes. Unlike professional astronauts who train for years and embark on scientific missions, space tourists are (usually) civilians paying big bucks for a few minutes — or days — beyond...