NASA to open International Space Station to tourists by 2020

The video discusses the commercialization of space tourism, highlighting that starting in 2020, there will be two private space missions per year to the International Space Station (ISS). SpaceX and Boeing are the companies responsible for ferrying travelers, selecting clients, and ensuring they meet medical and training requirements. The cost for tourists includes a $58 million round trip ticket and daily expenses for life support and supplies.

What year marks the beginning of private space missions to the ISS?

• 2018

• 2019

• 2020

• 2021

Which two companies are responsible for transporting travelers to the ISS?

• NASA and Boeing

• Boeing and SpaceX

• Blue Origin and NASA

• SpaceX and Blue Origin

What is one of the responsibilities of the companies ferrying travelers to the ISS?

• Providing entertainment on the ISS

• Choosing the clients and ensuring they meet requirements

• Training NASA astronauts

• Building new space stations

How much does a round trip ticket to the ISS cost?

• 35 million USD

• 58 million USD

• 22,500 USD

• 11,250 USD

What is the daily cost for using the ISS's life support system?

• 22,500 USD

• 11,250 USD

• 35,000 USD

• 58,000 USD