ABSTRACT

This case study analyses the future activity of space tourism by referring to Leiper’s (1979) tourism system and the tourist area life cycle. On completion of the case you will:

Be aware of the history of space tourism as an idea.

Understand the barriers to space tourism.

Be aware of the various stages of the life cycle of space tourism.

Be able to identify the various components of the space tourism system.

Have an awareness of the future of space tourism.