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  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

  Daughter of first American astronaut to launch on Blue Origin flight 1  / 2 Daughter of first American astronaut to launch on Blue Origin flight Good Morning America co-anchor Michael Strahan and Laura Shepard Churchley, the eldest daughter of NASA asronaut Alan Shepard, the first American to travel to space (AFP/Handout) More In this article: Alan Shepard American astronaut Jeff Bezos CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is set to blast its third private crew to space on Saturday, this time including the daughter of the first American astronaut. The spaceflight will last roughly 11 minutes, launching from the company's base in Texas and soaring to just beyond the internationally-recognized boundary of space, 62 miles (100 kilometers) high. The six-member crew will unbuckle and enjoy a few minutes' weightlessness before the spaceship returns to Earth for a gentle parachute landing in the desert. The launch date was pushed back because of high winds, but is now set for 8: