EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 9 MIN
Why Space Tourism Is a Real Business Now
from Space Business with Fexingo: Launch Companies, Satellites, and Commercial Spaceflight · host Fexingo
In episode 16 of Space Business with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna look at the actual economics of space tourism — not the hype, but the numbers. They break down the per-seat cost structure of Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin, compare the addressable market to early commercial aviation, and examine the surprising revenue from corporate charters and research payloads. Specific data: how a $450,000 ticket breaks down into launch, training, and margin; why the market is smaller than many projections claim; and what the real demand curve looks like for suborbital flights in 2026. A grounded look at a sector often treated as a fantasy. #SpaceTourism #VirginGalactic #BlueOrigin #SuborbitalFlight #RichardBranson #JeffBezos #NewShepard #SpaceShipTwo #ReusableRocket #CommercialSpace #SpaceBusiness #LaunchEconomics #HighNetWorth #AdventureTravel #BusinessAndTechnology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #SpacePodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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