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space tourist

American  
[spays toor-ist] / ˈspeɪs ˌtʊər ɪst /

noun

  • space tourists
    plural
  1. a person who engages in space tourism.


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However, there can be dramatic increases in potential radiation exposure at higher altitudes, such as those envisaged for space tourist flights.

From Science Daily Mar. 5, 2024

US multi-millionaire Dennis Tito became the world's first ever space tourist in 2001, paying a reported $20m.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2023

That changes the space story because until recently, career astronauts have been the only travelers in space, aside from the infrequent space tourist.

From Scientific American Mar. 22, 2023

He was the first civilian space tourist to visit the International Space Station, paying $20 million to purchase a seat on Russia’s Soyuz rocket for a weeklong stay.

From Seattle Times Oct. 17, 2022

Saturday Night Live star and almost space tourist Pete Davidson will soon star in a Peacock series based on his own life.

From The Verge Apr. 27, 2022

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