For a long time, only astronauts could travel space. They trained for many years and went special missions to explore the universe. Today, things beginning to change. Space travel is no longer for professionals. Ordinary people may soon have the to experience it too.

Several private companies are on space tourism. These companies design rockets and that can carry passengers safely. Instead of years training, tourists only need to learn some basic rules. The goal is to make space travel but also safe and comfortable.

Right now, space is very expensive. A ticket can cost millions dollars, so only very rich people can go. , just like airplanes in the past, the price become cheaper over time. In the early days flight, only a few people could afford it. , millions of people fly every day. The same might happen with space travel in the future.

will tourists experience? First, they will see Earth above. From space, our planet looks like a blue and white ball floating in darkness. Passengers also feel weightless for a few minutes, just astronauts. This is called "zero gravity," and it people float inside the spacecraft.

Some companies even to build space hotels. Visitors might stay for few days, enjoy the view of Earth, and what it is like to live in space.

travel for ordinary people is still new, but is growing quickly. In the future, more and people may get the chance to explore beyond planet. It could become one of the greatest of human life.