Elon Musk unveils first tourist for SpaceX 'Moon loop'

Re:Elon Musk unveils first tourist for SpaceX 'Moon loop' by Shivetya on Tuesday September 18, 2018 @05:57AM (#18013881)

I have zero issues with this. The rich tend to adopt or do what the rest cannot very early and a good many things do trickle down. Just look at all the safety features on entry level cars these days, most used to be pure luxury items. Even the idea of an affordable EV. the go into your home and see every day items and just look at the price changes on big ticket items.

I remember the days in the 70s when flying was too expensive for families to consider. Even making a long distance call was reserved for special events.

I don't suspect travel in space will be that way in my life time being that I am in my fifties but I can hope.

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Re:Elon Musk unveils first tourist for SpaceX 'Moon loop' by andromedavision on Tuesday September 18, 2018 @06:53AM (#18014111)

> The rich tend to adopt or do what the rest cannot very early and a good many things do trickle down... I remember the days in the 70s when flying was too expensive for families to consider.

Electricity as well. The very first few installations of electricity in homes by Edison were in Pierpont Morgan's home and soon followed by Morgan's friends' homes.

It makes logical sense too that it should be this way because early on, tech is usually very expensive and highly experimental such that if it fails, only the rich can afford the losses and upkeep.

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Re:Elon Musk unveils first tourist for SpaceX 'Moon loop' by lawlessone on Tuesday September 18, 2018 @08:29AM (#18014649)

>the rich tend to adopt or do what the rest cannot very early and a good many things do trickle down.

I imagine the poor would adopt things too if they had money.

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