Space tourism

  Success of Virgin Galactic, Space X and ISRO show space tourism is not fiction anymore.

Challenges

• It could be costly and only affordable to rich
• CO2 emissions 
• High energy use
• It requires the efforts of our best minds
• Erratic policy priorities and cost overruns, e.g., Boeing's space mission.
  

Way forward

• Increased research to reduce cost, CO2 emissions and energy
• Researchers should be freed after meeting goals
• CSR and benefit sharing; including technology developed, e.g., responsible AI
  
• Space policy formulation with clear guidelines
• Use of renewable energy, e.g., green hydrogen

 Space tourism needs clear policy guidelines to minimize resources used, meet social responsibility and enhance research impact.