Interest in space tourism is growing after Tron founder Justin Sun flew on Blue Origin in August 2025. Commercial offerings range from parabolic zero-gravity flights and stratospheric balloons to suborbital rides and paid stays on the International Space Station, with prices from a few thousand dollars to about $55 million per seat. The article draws a line between tickets on sale and services that have actually flown paying passengers, and highlights safety and operational track records.

China has shelved plans to launch its Chang\'e 7 lunar south pole mission this year, failing to meet the planned launch window, it said in a brief notice. Beijing did not give a reason. Weather linked to Typhoon Nari is cited as a likely factor, though technical issues are not ruled out. The delay comes as China and the United States race to secure a foothold near the moon’s south pole, including the Shackleton crater area.