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The Guangzhou-based China Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd. (CAS Space) has officially announced a project called "International Rocket Launch." Space tourism will utilize a single-stage rocket with a four-window panoramic cruise capsule capable of carrying seven passengers per flight, with an expected duration of approximately 10 minutes.
The vehicle is designed with a four-window panoramic tourist cabin and can carry seven passengers per flight. The company plans to arrange 100 flights per hour, departing from a newly built aerospace amusement park. Ten vehicles will be available in rotation to serve tourists. The ticket price for each flight is estimated to be between 2 million and 3 million yuan (US$415,127 per trip).
China to launch space tourism plan by 2028
CAS Space hopes its new space tourism vehicle will attract tourists from around the world and contribute to the development of China's space tourism industry. However, some experts believe that the high price may make space tourism unattainable for many. Furthermore, there are still many concerns about the safety and environmental impact of space tourism that need to be addressed.
Nevertheless, the launch of CAS Space's new space tourism vehicle is a significant milestone in the space tourism industry and opens up enormous potential for its future development.
China's space exploration program has recently narrowed the gap with the United States. The Chang'e-6 spacecraft is expected to land on the Moon this coming June, potentially making China the first nation in the world to collect samples from the far side of the Moon and then launch a module containing these samples back to Earth.
