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SPACE TOURISM SURVEY
 
It is possible for astronauts to travel into space and live there for a short period. 
There is now pressure for this experience to be offered to the general public.
 
1 On a scale of 1 to 5, how important is the development of Space ?
 
LEAST
1 (13.9%) 2 (15.3%) 3 (26.4%) 4 (25.0%) 5 (19.4%)
MOST
 
2 Are you aware of the idea for Space Tourism ?
  A. Yes p (63.9%)
  B. No p (36.1%)
 
3 If Space Tourism became a reality, would you like to take a trip into Space ? 3a If not, why? (go to Q9)
  A. Yes p (34.7%)   A. Risk p (36.4%)
  B. No p (41.7%)   B. Unrealistic p (3.0%)
  C. Maybe p (23.6%)   C. Too expensive p (9.1%)
          D. Too old p (3.0%)
          E. Not interested p (27.3%)
          F. Other
(21.2%)
 
4 How many more years do you think it might be before Space Tourism starts ?
  A. 0 - 5 years p (9.1%)
  B. 6 - 10 years p (22.7%)
  C. 11 - 15 years p (13.6%)
  D. 16 - 20 years p (20.5%)
  E. over 20 years p (34.1%)
 
5 Why would you want to take a trip into space ? Ranking '1 - 7' with 1 as the most important reason and 7 as the least, please prioritize the following experiences of space tourism.
  A. 'Re-entry'
5
  B. View earth from space
3
  C. Be weightless
4
  D. Look deeper into space
3
  E. Walk in space
3
  F. Scientific experimentation
5
  G. Weightless Sports
6
 
 
 
6 Once in Space, how long would you like to stay there ?
  A. A few hours p (9.3%)
  B. One day (day-trip) p (16.3%)
  C. 2 - 3 days p (34.9%)
  D. One week p (27.9%)
  E. Several weeks p (11.6%)
 
7 In your lifetime, how many space trips would you like to take ?
  A. One p (46.5%)
  B. A few p (32.6%)
  C. As many as possible p (20.9%)
 
8 To pay for your space trip, how much of your income would you be willing to spend ?
  A. 1 months’ income p (39.5%)
  B. 3 months’ income p (22.2%)
  C. 6 months’ income p (11.6%)
  D. 1 year’s income p (11.6%)
  E. 3 year’s income p (0%)
  F. More than 3 year’s income p (0%)
 
9 As a taxpayer, who do you think should take responsibility for investment and development of Space Tourism?
  A. National governments p (12.5%)
  B. Private companies p (34.7%)
  C. Joint responsibility p (52.8%)
 
10 Would you like to learn more about Space Tourism ?
  A. Yes p (48.6%)
  B. No p (51.4%)
 
11 Age ?
  A. 10 - 19 years p (9.7%)
  B. 20 - 29 years p (34.7%)
  C. 30 - 39 years p (20.8%)
  D. 40 - 49 years p (13.9%)
  E. 50 - 59 years p (16.7%)
  F. Over 60 years p (4.2%)
 
12 Gender ? 13 Marital status ?
  A. Male p (45.8%)   A. Single p (56.9%)
  B. Female p (54.2%)   B. Married p (43.1%)
 
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