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> Unlikely unless it just so happens to speed travel and reduce cost for getting from Earth point A to Earth point B.

I doubt that anyone I know would pass on a ticket if it was affordable.




Many people would pass, including me and most of my friends, due to the environmental impact and radiation exposure.

It also seems like a dumb way to die if you aren't contributing to a mission in someway. It's cool to die as a researcher, explorer, or pioneer like Branson. But as a popcorn eater who can afford to overpay for a roller coaster ride ?

On second thought, if the marketing was good and I had kids, I admit I be tempted.




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