The real breakthrough in space tourism accessibility is coming within the next 12-18 months, SpaceVIP CEO Roman Chiporukha reveals
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Saudi Tourism
Space tourism tests set to blast off in Saudi Arabia in September before 2026 launch
Halo Space to conduct 35km balloon-lifted spacecraft test flights in September
Dining experience
Inside SpaceVIP’s $495k dining experience to space
The ultra-luxurious Neptune capsule features custom recliners, a space spa, a bar, and large windows for viewing
Saudi Tourism
Space tourism firm announces Saudi test flight ahead of out-of-this-world $164,000 orbital experiences
Halo Space plans to offer ‘near-space’ flights from base in Saudi Arabia
Commercial space race
Meet Mr Intergalactic, the world’s first space travel agent
As interest in space tourism skyrockets, Arabian Business Traveller spoke to the world’s first space travel agent to see how just you can go intergalactic
Abu Dhabi
UAE National Day celebrations; Dubai real estate slowdown; Kuwait visa boost; New Saudi flights – 10 things you missed this week
UAE National Day celebrations, Dubai real estate slowdown, Kuwait visa changes and more top stories this week
Aerospace
Revealed: Massive luxury balloon spaceflight to fly passengers to space
Passengers will have to pay a sum of $125,000 for the 6-hour balloon ride, which is set to begin operations in 2024
Dubai
Moon Resort selects Dubai Pearl as location for $5 billion mega-project
The resort’s co-founders have seen a “positive response” from several Emirati investors
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s IHC and Alpha Dhabi to invest $50m in Elon Musk’s SpaceX
SpaceX is going head-to-head with Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic and Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin, who are both venturing into space tourism
Entrepreneurs
Out of this world: Opportunities for entrepreneurs in the space industry
Here’s how the final frontier is fast becoming the new frontier for tech-savvy entrepreneurs and startups
Aerospace
UAE’s space sector looks to team up with private sector to fuel space economy, tourism
Avenues for collaboration will focus on enhancing partnerships with the private sector by supporting the applications of Industry 4.0 and space innovation in a bid to boost the UAE’s future economic development
commercial spaceflight
UAE-backed Virgin Galactic spacecraft forced to abort test flight
SpaceShipTwo took off from the Spaceport America base in New Mexico Saturday afternoon
Commercial space race
Video: Here’s why space tourism could soon be a reality in Dubai
Dubai could become part of the space tourism revolution as early as 2023 according to Kemel Kharbachi the CEO of EOS-X Space.
Commercial space race
In pictures: A look inside Virgin Galactic spaceship cabin interior and seats
The VSS Unity’s cabin has a dozen windows to offer plentiful vistas of the Earth, as well as 16 cameras to capture both videos and still images as souvenirs.
Aabar Investments
UAE-backed Virgin Galactic unveils new Mission Control for space tourism
Space tourism moves a step closer to reality as Abu Dhabi-backed Virgin Galactic unveiled its new Mission Control at a spaceport in New Mexico
Dr Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi
UAE Space Agency boss upbeat over Mars probe despite Falcon Eye failure
Arab world’s first mission to Mars, Hope Probe, is set to launch next July
Aabar Investments
Talks ongoing with Virgin Galactic on UAE spaceport plans
Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, Dr Ahmad Al Falasi confirms talks have taken place with Virgin Galactic