Asia and Space Tourism. Issue 3 (2nd September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lele, Ajey
• Is Part Of: Astropolitics. Volume 16:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 187
• Page End: 201
• Publication Date: 2018-09-02
• Subjects: Astronautics and civilization -- Periodicals; Astronautics and state -- Periodicals; Space warfare -- Periodicals; 333.9405
• DOI: 10.1080/14777622.2018.1532743
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-7622

Abstract

ABSTRACT: At present, the Asian continent is gaining significant importance in global affairs. The twenty-first century is sometimes described as the "Asian century." As the largest and most populous continent in the world with progressive economics, the Asian continent is emerging as a business center of the world. This offers commercial opportunities in various sectors, including outer space. Further, Asia is emerging as a key hub for science and innovation. In this context, the present state and future prospects of space tourism in Asia are assessed.