Travel agents were a thing of the past, but as more folks get launched into orbit (and space hotels open their doors), galactic-travel specialists will become vital. Imagine trying to research the best shuttle, length of trip, and what to pack for Mars by yourself. Instead, you might call upon the Space Tourism Society, a network of universe-oriented professionals working to provide future travelers with easy-to-understand vacation packages, like luxurious interplanetary “cruise ship” voyages. For your next big family adventure, maybe you’ll start by picking up the phone and speaking with a travel expert—the old-fashioned way.•
This article appears in the Summer 2022 issue of Alta Journal.
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Ajay Orona is an associate editor at Alta Journal. He earned a master’s degree from USC Annenberg’s School of Journalism in 2021 and was honored with an Outstanding Specialized Journalism (The Arts) Scholar Award. His writing has appeared in Los Angeles Review of Books, Ampersand, and GeekOut.
