Comment on NASA’s support of private astronaut missions to ISS

Congratulations to NASA for announcing plans for space tourism to the U.S. segment of the space station. Space tourism actually began 18 years ago. On April 25, 2001 NASA approved Space Adventures’ first space tourist to visit the ISS, Dennis Tito, who launched just three days later (just in time).

After his historic flight, NASA and all ISS partners approved the rest of Space Adventures’ clients according to ISS MCOP principles. These principles have been continuously in effect since Nov. 1, 2001.

We’re pleased to see NASA’s announcement today, and applaud NASA’s efforts in consulting industry to inform NASA’s strategy and policy. Space Adventures is delighted to have been a key contributor to NASA in that process.

Space Adventures is currently able to arrange flights to the ISS on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft, or on the Boeing CST-100 Starliner.  Contact us to learn more.