End of the world warning: Musk readies SpaceX for humans to leave Earth in next 5 years SPACEX founder Elon Musk once again reiterated his long term goal of getting humanity off the planet within the next five to 10 years. By ANTONY ASHKENAZ 15:09, Thu, Dec 30, 2021 | UPDATED: 16:00, Thu, Dec 30, 2021 34 China issues complaint to UN about Elon Musk Sign up HERE for science breakthroughs in health, business and more that matter SUBSCRIBE We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Mr Musk stated that he wanted to make sure humanity is able to leave the planet before “Earth gets too hot for life in about 500 million years". The richest man in the world, with a net worth of upwards of 270 billion dollars, has made it his mission to make humanity a multi-planetary species, through a colony
Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin and All the Other Names That Made It Big in Private Space Travel in 2021
Space tourism isn’t exactly a new concept, but 2021 saw it go from far-off possibility to actual reality several times over. While multiple factors drove these innovations, there are a few names that each play significant roles within their own companies. First, there’s mogul Richard Branson’s space exploration wing, Virgin Galactic. Then there’s Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ company, Blue Origin. Rounding out the trio is electric car magnate, and regular competitor for Bezos’ title of richest man on the planet, Elon Musk and his endeavor, SpaceX. While the road to these milestones was marked by several missteps, including government lawsuits, misguided expectations and a few failed launches, the year set several new high-water marks that will likely change our perception of space from now on. Here’s a look at how the Big Three of space tourism each fared this year. See: 6 Holidays Purchases That You Should Only Make at Costco Good To Know: 4 Costco Items That Have Remained Cheap for