In spring 1993 the Japanese Rocket Society started a formal study program on space tourism. The objective of this research is to determine how to establish a successful commercial service offering short visits to low Earth orbit to fare-paying passengers. To date the services required have been studied; the "Kankoh-maru" passenger vehicle has been designed; and the necesssary propulsion and propellant supply systems have been analysed. Currently Kankoh-maru's development and manufacturing costs are being studied, as well as the facilities required at airports, the accommodation facilities required in orbit, and potential business development scenarios.
Japanese Rocket Society's Space Tourism Study Program
Fifth International Conference on Space ; 1996 ; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
1996-07-19
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
Japanese Rocket Society's Space Tourism Study Program
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