There was a time when going to the stars was backed by governments and only specially trained astronauts could ever see outer space. Governments around the world are still investing in space programs, China just launched its own unmanned spacecraft back in October, but private enterprise has steadily been building the beginning of an actual space industry.
Ten year ago businessman Dennis Tito? became the first private person to pay to fly in space on August 28, 2001. Since then several other individuals have made the trek and there are more waiting in line for private flights. Space travel is now being rapidly commercialized with privately owned space craft, travel agents and even space hotels.
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