Common Themes

This contest first made a splash last month — as seen on SPACE.com — as Rocketplane, one of many spaceflight companies developing their own launch vehicles, realized that space tourists may not want to go the traditional route, when it comes to attire:

“Rocketplane made the fundamental design decision to fly in a true ‘shirtsleeve environment’ very early in the development program,â€? explained Chuck Lauer, Vice President of Business Development for Rocketplane, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

“In our view, not having to wear bulky pressure suits, helmets or breathing masks will enhance the customer’s space flight experience,� Lauer told SPACE.com.

Image courtesy of Space Couture Design Contest

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