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There have been seven tourists who have gone into space for trips ranging from eight to 15 days. A video explains how they have traveled and the costs associated with the trip. The video then introduces the second wave of space tourism that should lower costs, though that is all still theoretical.
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Instructional Ideas
- Divide the class into groups and have each research one of the companies listed to give an update on progress
- Have pupils take a survey to find out where most people would want to travel if they could go into space for a vacation
Classroom Considerations
- Be aware of any comments that might not be suitable for your scholars to read
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Introduces the concept of vacations to space
Cons
Video feels historic as the technology has changed so quickly; we are still not able to do what is predicted