Outer-Space Economy will Top Internet as Future Tech Boom

April 11, 2008 (The Daily Galaxy)

"Outer space is the future of business, according to a report released Tuesday by the Space Foundation, a nonprofit research and education association. The report said the Space Economy, defined as the full range of economic activities in the course of exploring, understanding and utilizing space, has become the next great frontier for business growth, exceeding $250 billion in projected value to the U.S. economy."

(http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2008/04/outer-space-eco.html)

Amber says: How cool is it that we live in a time where such amazing exploration and discovery is possible? I mean, I'm pretty sure I'd be saying the same thing if I were with Amerigo Vespucci- making my way across the ocean, or if I were on the Lewis and Clark expedition. But, even on the verge of their important discoveries, I bet you anything they never expected to be able to be exploring the stars.
Even 10 years ago, I'm sure that the idea of paying someone to take you up into space wasn't on many people's minds. Ten years ago, I don't think I had even used the internet yet... I'm pretty sure my first internet experience was in 2000, I was in the schools library and trying to do a research paper, and the librarian said "Try Google."- and I started looking on the shelves for a book called "Google". And now look at me- blogging, web designing, "surfing", uploading pictures and video- and it's still growing. Anything is possible in this era of technology and what-not. Before we know it (and hopefully before I die) space tourism will be advertised on our T.V.'s and will have replaced Caribbean cruises.
I do, however, have a complaint. Where, pray tell, do people think I'M going to get money to try this out? Have you ever checked out how much it costs to have these Zero-G experiences? I'm going to have to go out and invent my own spaceship- It will be cheaper for me that way...

(I also suggest this article: http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2007/05/the_hawking_sol.html. It's an older one, but still cool and space-travel-y...)