Discussion of Space Tourism and Commercialization

[scaesare]

SpaceX is bypassing Axiom and doing it themselves too. Go down to the "Our Missions" spot and there is now a "Join A Mission" button.

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.

www.spacex.com

I'm going to send Bezos the "Join a Mission" link...

 

[JB47394]

SpaceX is bypassing Axiom and doing it themselves too.

This seems to be the new normal; companies that are so far ahead of the pack that they just keep building on what they have. Nobody else has the base of technology and infrastructure to compete, so it's pretty much impossible to duplicate their success. It's anti-competition through success instead of through acquisition or other less-savory practices.

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

The only reasons that we have right now are basic research and national prestige. I think that commercial stations from US companies would suffice for national prestige, and NASA can use those stations for its research. The perpetual hope is that the research will turn up something that can be produced at a significant profit.

That's why the cost needs to come down so that there's an important 3rd reason: fun.