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Explore how the booming space tourism industry has evolved and what's next

Name: Explore how the booming space tourism industry has evolved and what's next
Uploaded: 2025-04-11T07:37:00-0400
Duration: 5 min 21 s
Description: Technology has made it possible for people without much training to travel to space. Two companies — Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic — will rocket people to the edge of space and back. Nearly 120 people have launched with the companies so far. CBS News' Mark Strassmann explores what's next for this era of space travel.

Technology has made it possible for people without much training to travel to space. Two companies — Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic — will rocket people to the edge of space and back. Nearly 120 people have launched with the companies so far. CBS News' Mark Strassmann explores what's next for this era of space travel.