Ocupation: Writer
Life: March 26, 1928 - November 2, 1997
Birthday: March 26
Death: November 2
Market studies suggest space tourism-a rubbernecker's trip to earth orbit-is likely to draw 50,000 passengers a year if the ticket can be pushed below $25,000. That's what tens of thousands of people spend each year on competing trips, such as round-the-world cruises on luxury liners and adventure tours to Antarctica or Mount Everest.
topic: Future, Adventure, Years, Space Tourism, Mount Everest, Antarctica