Space tourism: What's on offer

For those looking for an out of the world tour experience, it's now becoming easier (if not cheaper) with more companies offering space tourism options. — AFP

A few minutes of weightlessness, or a few days. A short hop above the Earth's atmosphere, or a journey to the Moon and back... the era of space tourism is upon us, and – for those who can pay – it comes with many options.

This year has been an important one for the up-and-coming sector, with a slew of new missions announced. Here is the state of play.