Model for the introduction of space tourism into the classification of tourism

Abstract

Space tourism is an area with high potential that allows humanity to explore space and gain new experiences. With the development of technology and the improvement of space infrastructure, space tourism has become a reality that opens up new prospects for both tourists and the entire tourism industry. This study considers the potential of space tourism, its impact on the traditional tourism industry, as well as the possibility of introducing space tourism into the classification system of tourist destinations. The main purpose of the study is to analyze the possibilities of integrating space tourism into the criteria for classifying such types of tourism as the duration of the trip, the purpose of the trip, and the vehicles used. The uniqueness of the study lies in the fact that, for the first time, based on primary indicators, space tourism was formally introduced into the classification of tourism . The practical significance of the study lies in its use for the development of the tourism industry, adaptation to modern technologies, and new destinations. The research methodology is a content analysis of research by private suborbital companies such as Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, and SpaceX. The main results indicate that the development of space tourism, to better structure and understand new destinations, requires updating the classification system.