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Helen Sharman is the only British astronaut to have gone into space however 5 American astronauts were born in the UK: Richard Garriott, Gregory H. Johnson, Michael Foale, Nicholas Patrick, Piers Sellers
The American space program was primarily inspired by competition with the Soviet space program. Part of the Cold War was the need to demonstrate superiority in all areas. And of course, all rocket technology applicable to space travel also has military applications.
He has founded Virgin Galactic, a company aiming to provide commercial flights to space.
yer i suppose u can because sir Richard branson has made a plane that will go into space but the tickets are about 12,000 lol
Sally Ride was inspired to become an astronaut by her interest in science and space exploration, as well as her desire to break barriers for women in STEM fields. She was also motivated by the challenge and excitement of space travel.
Space travel has resulted in numerous technological advancements that have benefited society, such as satellite communication, weather forecasting, and GPS systems. It has also inspired people and encouraged the pursuit of science and exploration. Additionally, space travel has fostered international cooperation and collaboration in the pursuit of shared scientific goals.
Yuri Gagarin's historic spaceflight in 1961 as the first human to travel to space had a profound impact on the world. It inspired a generation of people to explore space, boosted the space race between the US and the USSR, and demonstrated the capabilities of human space travel. Gagarin became an international hero and symbol of Soviet space achievements.
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space travel denefits me =)
Space travel has led to advancements in technology, medicine, and understanding of the universe. It has inspired innovation and collaboration across countries and disciplines, leading to advancements in areas such as satellite communication, materials science, and environmental monitoring. Additionally, space travel fosters a sense of curiosity and exploration that can drive progress and stimulate scientific discovery.
A total of 7 space tourist have flown in space 8 times: American Denis Titov in 2001. South African Mark Shuttleworth in 2002. American Gregory Olsen in 2005. Iranian Anousheh Ansari in 2006 Hungarian Charles Simonyi in 2007 and 2009. American Richard Garriott in 2008. Canadian Guy Laliberté in 2009.
Yes, we do have technology to travel to space.