Rocket Flights News Today

Earlier, we heard mr bezos referring to the fragile atmosphere of the earth. and there are people who see commercial space travel as a troubling prospect for the environment. theres this from the guardian on monday. right now, the number of rocket flights is very small — but a new private space industry could change that. heres former nasa astronautjeff hoffman. im enthusiastic about this flight. we look at the incredible innovation that has come out of the different companies that are all tak...

And number of rocket flights is small but a new private space industry could change facts. space tourism will acquire the cost of going into space to come down. it significantly out of range for most people. a ticket on his rocket cost upwards of a quarter of $1 million meanwhile a mint —— winner of the auction to set this i just meanwhile a mint —— winner of the auction to set this ijust basil us reportedly cost someone around 20 —— $29 million. jeff hoffman — former nasa astronau...

$75,000? >> indeed. bill: are people rushing to beat down your door? ier only just -- >> we are only just starting to sell tickets this week, but, yeah. its a vibrant market, right? i mean, people are already buying tickets to go on rocket flights. this is yet another way for people to go. a very interesting experience. bill: im assuming you give it your stamp of approval, and im assuming you would encourage everyone to do it. >> well, i mean, i would think its not for everybody, but certainly t...

Sound with his body. now the folks at nasa are watching closely. they say it could help them come up with escape plans for future rocket flights. adam housley has details live in the west coast news hub. this guy is planning something nobody has ever done. >> yeah, shepard. >> you think 96,000 feet is enough. not really. he talks about going 23 miles as you mentioned basically on the edge of space and jumping out. nasa following it very closely once again private industry may be helping the spac...