The latest trend in venture capitalist investments revolve around space. We're itching to get out there, and several companies are trying to make it happen.

1. HeadedtoSpace.ByVenkatJanapareddy

2. Space--
Wherethe
moneyis.
People are yearning to experience space
travel and tourism, and VCs are taking note.
Investments in space-related startups are
increasing.
Last year, $2 Billion were raised by space-
oriented companies.
TheTimeisNow.

3. Thingstokeep
inmind.
Potential ROI for space tourism is huge
Historically, barrier to entry in the aerospace
industry is astronomically high.
No real precedent for domestic competition in
space travel
Entrepreneursarebreakingnew
ground.

4. CompaniesofNote

5. SpaceX
ElonMusk'sVision
Founded in 2002
Perhaps the best known space
tourism startup
Has developed the Falcon rocket
launches, and is trying to perfect the
reusable rocket

6. BlueOrigin
ElonMusk'sVision
Founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos
Started off with a focus on sub-orbital
space flight
Now is working on large rocket
engines to supply to other companies

7. Planet
SatelliteKing
Settled into a satellite niche
Launched over 80 satellites already
They're breaking ground in terms of
image depth