During his inauguration, President Donald Trump expressed ambitions to send astronauts to Mars, a sentiment echoed by Elon Musk. The article discusses the current state of space tourism, highlighting companies like Virgin Galactic and SpaceX, and the challenges of manned missions to Mars, including technological and financial hurdles. Experts suggest that while space tourism is growing, it remains exclusive to the ultra-wealthy due to high costs and long durations required for trips to Mars. The future of space tourism may depend on technological advancements and the evolving attitudes of influential figures. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)