Space Tourism and India's Economy

The video discusses space tourism, highlighting its purpose, progress, opportunities, challenges, and future prospects. Space tourism aims to make space accessible for leisure, with historical milestones like Dennis Tito's journey. Opportunities include job creation and investment in India, while challenges involve training, health risks, and environmental concerns. ISRO's Gaganyaan mission and international cooperation are key initiatives for India's space tourism future.

What is the primary goal of space tourism?

• To conduct scientific research

• To explore new planets

• To enable recreational travel to space

• To train astronauts

Who was the first private individual to travel to space?

• Elon Musk

• Jeff Bezos

• Dennis Tito

• Richard Branson

What is the Karman line?

• A line of satellites orbiting Earth

• The boundary between Earth and Mars

• A space tourism company

• The line marking the start of space

How can space tourism benefit India's economy?

• By eliminating poverty

• By reducing pollution

• By creating job opportunities

• By decreasing taxes

What is a major environmental concern associated with space tourism?

• Air pollution from rocket launches

• Noise pollution

• Deforestation

• Water pollution

Why might space tourism be limited to wealthy individuals?

• Due to government restrictions

• Because of limited space on rockets

• Because of the high cost of space travel

• Due to high training requirements

What is the Gaganyaan mission?

• India's first mission to Mars

• A mission to explore the Moon

• A mission to build a space station

• India's first human space mission to low Earth orbit

What role does the private sector play in India's space tourism initiatives?

• They are only involved in satellite launches

• They are responsible for all funding

• They are excluded from all activities

• They are encouraged to participate in space activities

How many countries has India signed space cooperation documents with?

• 30

• 75

• 45

• 60

What is a key requirement for ensuring passenger safety in space tourism?

• Developing faster rockets

• Increasing the number of space missions

• Creating laws and legislation

• Reducing ticket prices