The development and growth of space tourism faces a number of hurdles. Producing credible and reliable estimates of market demand represents one of the most significant of these. This article examines the early indications of the market for space tourism based on the limited research conducted to date. It identifies several research challenges and considers methodological alternatives that might improve research findings.
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