 Space for Sale
Are you ready for a vacation in orbit? Private companies are making plans to turn the heavens into the ultimate destination – for tourists, manufacturers and scientists. But what does that mean for organizations like NASA?
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Interview: Rebecca Roberts talks with Buzz Aldrin, one of the first two men to walk on the moon. He is currently promoting space tourism to regular folks. Join in. |
Watch:
Reporter Barbara Moffat visits a worldwide competition to build a spaceship suitable for tourists. The first to succeed will win the XPrize.
Real 56k, or Quicktime. get the player |
Vote:
If the opportunity were available, would you take a vacation in Outer Space?
YES or NO? |
Research:
Interested in finding out more on space tourism? Here are some
places to start. |
Discuss:
What role should the government play as more private companies go into space?
What's your opinion? |
