What are the business models you’re seeing today in this emerging industry?
There are four space business models I have identified and have been promoting for over 20 years. The first is modeling the space tourism industry after the ocean-going cruise line industry, for several reasons. The cruise lines exist to make a cash profit by taking 13MM people a year out into one of the most extreme and dangerous environments on Earth,the oceans, to have a great and very safe vacation experience. Their ships are amazing examples of advanced technology and sophisticated operations, and they make a profit. The second business model is a real breakthrough in the way we look at space development. It is modeling the near-term space tourism industry after the super yachts. Super yachts exist not to make a cash profit but to advance social standing, for marketing, and to provide rewards. We will see orbital super yachts and yacht clubs before we see orbital cruise ships carrying the broader public. The third model is the sports industry. This is a huge industry totally funde
