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At Waypoint 2 Space, we are proud to be leading the evolution of Commercial Spaceflight Training through our collaboration with NASA centers. Operating from the global hub of space technology – Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas – we are helping to shape the future of the Commercial Space Industry. Comprised of aerospace experts, including former NASA and military personnel, and working closely with industry leaders, our team has designed a comprehensive instructional program that is setting the standard for the Commercial Space Industry.
Our goal is to establish a high standard of safety and training for an industry bringing the reality of spaceflight to the world. Part of this goal, is our commitment to you – our clients. During your time with us, you can experience every aspect of traditional astronaut training on your way to becoming a Commercial Spaceflight Participant, prepared for the ultimate journey into space.
To offer the most comprehensive commercial space training program in the world using the most advanced facilities, equipment and personnel giving the Spaceflight Participant an experience of a lifetime while at the same time equipping them with all the skills, knowledge, tools and training they will need to enter into space and return safely to earth.
1996
The Commercial Space Industry begins to gain traction and by 2002 is providing nearly 60% of all launches into orbit with revenues of $6.6 Billion USD.
Dennis Tito, an American businessman visits the International Space Station as the first “fee-paying” space tourist.
2001
2004
The Ansari XPRIZE for sub-orbital spaceflight is awarded after 26 teams from seven nations spent over $100 Million in pursuit of the prize. Future Waypoint 2 Space CEO Kevin Heath was a part of the history making team.
The concept for Waypoint 2 Space begins as Heath realizes that commercial space companies are focusing on the vehicles but not on the people who will ultimately operate those vehicles.
2006
2010
President Obama announces that NASA will exit the business of flying astronauts into Low Earth Orbit, paving the way for the Commercial Space Industry. This same year, NASA releases a Request For Information (RFI) for Commercial Crew Transportation with training being a requirement of prospective bidders.
Waypoint 2 Space is formally incorporated after several successful test flights and milestones by industry service providers.
2011
2013
Waypoint 2 Space officially begins operations from Building 35 on the NASA Johnson Space Center campus in Houston, Texas. As part of the Houston Technology Center, the daily operations for the company are run from these offices collaborating with NASA on training facilities.
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Waypoint 2 Space receives Federal Aviation Administration Safety Approval for 4 spaceflight training programs.
2014
2018
Waypoint 2 Space signs License Agreement with NASA Johnson Space Center for the gravity offset technology.
Waypoint 2 Space renews approval of FAA Safety approved spaceflight training programs for an additional 5 years.
Waypoint 2 Space signs LOI with TASAASIA for access to worldwide STEM Students.
2019
2021
Waypoint 2 Space forms Space Crystals as a subsidiary and launches the “Immortalize Me Space Crystals Program” to preserve customer DNA in crystal on the surface of the Moon.
Space Crystals launches demonstration mission on the International Space Station and returns DNA crystals back to earth with full mission success.
2022
2024
Waypoint 2 Space renews approval of FAA Safety approved spaceflight training programs for an additional 5 years.
Waypoint 2 Space signs LOI with ACMI development group for a build to suit building (Space Experience Center) at Exploration Park next to NASA Johnson Space Center across the street from Space Center Houston.
Waypoint 2 Space signs LOI with Western Spherical Developers for additional Space Experience Center in $400M development in South Texas.
Waypoint 2 Space signs LOI with Star Harbor for additional Space Experience Center in Aerospace development in Colorado.
Waypoint signs LOI with iFly for development of Astronaut Training wind tunnel for Space Experience Center.
Waypoint 2 Space launches SpaceWay Token.
2025