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On this edition of the Ex Terra Podcast, we welcome back John Spencer, founder of the Space Tourism Society, to discuss the state of the Space Tourism Economy.

The Space Tourism Society is preparing for its annual Space Tourism Conference being held in Los Angeles on April 28th. That date is significant, as it is the date Dennis Tito ... the first space tourist ... lifted off for his visit to the International Space Station in 2001. Tito\\u2019s flight jump-started the space tourism industry, generating massive consumer awareness of the possibilities of private space travel and consumer outer space experiences.

With decades of development behind it, the space tourism industry has entered its exciting next generation with private enterprise flights and many other consumer offerings in the market and generating revenue.

The world\'s leading space tourism advocacy organization for 20+ years, the Space Tourism Society (STS) A hallmark of the STC is a dynamic mix of executives representing the breadth and depth of the space experience economy. Attendees can expect concrete, actionable information, real-world use cases, and stellar deal-making. PLUS it offers an inside track to the growth areas in space tourism, including earth-based outer space-themed experiences.

On the podcast, John talks about the three mediums with which people can experience space, and the opportunities the space tourism economy presents for entrepreneurs. He also provides an update on his plan to bring a spacefaring superyacht into reality, and has exciting news regarding the project.

How does what happens in space affect your everyday life? The Ex Terra podcast is dedicated to introducing you to many of the interesting people involved in the commercial space industry, and taking you behind the scenes with many of the companies making significant contributions to the new space economy. The podcast is available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, Pocketcasts and Radio Public.