The X PRIZE Competition

摘要

The X PRIZE is committed to opening up the space tourism industry through the use of competitive prizes and related educational programs. Since the announcement of the X PRIZE in May 1996 in St. Louis, the amount of media attention and support from the space-related community has been outstanding. The management and Trustees of the Foundation feel that the registration of the 16 teams (as of May 1996) represents a validation of the concept that privately financed, suborbital space tourism vehicles will scon be barnstorming around the world.rnThe X PRIZE seeks to encourage the participation of as many participants from around the world in this competition, and in the Foundation's educational programs, as possible.