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.


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    Title :

    Japanese Rocket Society's Space Tourism Study Program


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Fifth International Conference on Space ; 1996 ; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States



    Publication date :

    1996-07-19




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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