Is Space Tourism a Possibility for You?
You must have heard about the promotions of space tourism over the present decade. You must also be aware of the fact that in spite of the cost involved there is a very long waiting list for this experimental venture. The price tag for this adventure is somewhere around US $20 million which is not something everybody can dish out for fulfilling a whim.
How Can You Make Space Tourism a Reality for You?
With the mind-blowing price tag, most of the earthlings will stay where they are - on Terra Firma. However, for those who are bitten by the adventure bug and want to go into the space anyhow - here are some possibilities. You have about five to ten years to plan ahead before the space tourism becomes a reality for the world. This would give you plenty of time to redirect your life towards this new goal.
Journalist
The easiest of all you could become a journalist specializing in outer space tours. Someone would have to cover these things and bring it to the idiot box for the common man who cannot afford the trip. That person could very well be you. So, you would need to find out a channel or production station that would buy such an idea and offer you the required training and sponsorship.
Pilot
Another great way to be part of the space tourism program is to aim to become a spacecraft pilot. This a little tougher than the first option, but it is a possibility none the less. Check out with the NASA in the USA or contact other space stations in Europe and see what their requirements for such positions are. According to some reports, there is a growing demand for space craft pilots and you could just land yourself with a major career change.
Virtual Reality
Virtual reality is a good option for those who want the experience space travel without any of the risks involved or having to part with millions of dollars for the trip. You can do amazing things with the computers today and very soon you would be able to experience space tourism in controlled environment without lifting an inch away from Earth. This would cost a tiny fraction of the real thing - and still offer you an amazing insight about this adventure.
The least probable but a possibility none the less, would be that you win a lottery - and in case you still want to part with the money, you could then buy a seat on the space shuttle that offers a trip into the space in the future. Have fun planning your great adventure!
