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Headed to Space.By Venkat Janapareddy
Space--Where themoney is.
People are yearning to experience space
travel and tourism, and VCs are taking note.
Investments in space-related startups are
increasing.
Last year, $2 Billion were raised by space-
oriented companies.
The Time is Now.
Things to keepin mind.Potential ROI for space tourism is hugeHistorically, barrier to entry in the aerospaceindustry is astronomically high.No real precedent for domestic competition inspace travel
Entrepreneurs are breaking newground.
Companies of Note
SpaceX
Elon Musk's Vision
Founded in 2002Perhaps the best known spacetourism startupHas developed the Falcon rocketlaunches, and is trying to perfect thereusable rocket
Blue Origin
Elon Musk's Vision
Founded in 2000 by Jeff BezosStarted off with a focus on sub-orbitalspace flightNow is working on large rocketengines to supply to other companies
Planet
Satellite King
Settled into a satellite nicheLaunched over 80 satellites alreadyThey're breaking ground in terms ofimage depth