Not a problem when you fly in a hypersonic space plane. But whatever flavor of space tourism piques the interest of wannabe astronauts, ticket prices are astronomic. "Hypersonic aircraft may be on the horizon, but we're still at a very early stage. Governments are investing in research and pilot projects to explore what's possible and develop the skills to someday build production hypersonic aircraft," says Accenture's Schmidt. Environmental sensibilitiesWhile the time-saving benefits of hypersonic flight are irrefutable, the technical and regulatory hurdles ahead for hypersonic travel are numerous.

Source: CNN April 05, 2022 22:38 UTC