Aerospace
Meet the world’s first Space Tourists to fly around the Moon
Meet the world’s first Space Tourists to fly around the Moon #SpaceX #Elonmusk
The first two crew members for Starship’s second commercial lunar orbital mission have been revealed as being Dennis and Akiko Tito. Dennis will be flying in space for the second time after visiting the International Space Station for the first time as a commercial astronaut in 2001.
Akiko will be one of the first females to orbit the moon in a starship. To help SpaceX achieve its long-term goal of advancing human spaceflight and fostering a multiplanetary society, the Titos joined the mission.
The journey to the Moon, a full orbit of the Moon, and a safe return to Earth will take place over the course of a week for Starship and the crew. The Polaris Program’s Starship and dear Moon’s initial flights are anticipated to come after the launch of this mission.
A few businesses, such as SpaceX and the Richard Branson-founded Virgin Galactic (SPCE.N), are working to make space travel a reality, while Jeff Bezo’s Blue Origin is already selling sub-orbital joyrides that reach heights of around 350,000 feet (106 km).
Aerospace
When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited
During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.
Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.
Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.
His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.
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