Space tourism and travel
My climate contribution will support a climate protection project and offsets the carbon footprint of 10 tonnes of CO2-eq.
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Space tourism and travel
Space rockets use an enormous amount of fuel – mainly for taking off. Modern spacecraft mostly use a refined form of kerosene and cryogenic liquefied oxygen or hydrogen peroxide. Jeff Bezos Blue Origin uses reusable New Shepard rocket to shuttle passengers to suborbital space (100 kilometers). Since its launch, the company has sent 31 people to the edge of space, some passengers claim to have payed as much as 30 Mio. USD for a trip. Such a flight causes a carbon footprint of around 330 tones per launch or about 10 tonnes per passenger.
Elon Musk also provides space tourism with SpaceX. It is sending its Falcon 9 to travel 400 km to the International Space Station.
The Launch of NASA’s Saturn V Moon rocket burned around 616 tones of kerosene, 17’000 tones of liquid hydrogen and 1’400 tones of liquid oxygen causing a carbon footprint over 10’000 tones of CO2.
Mitigate the effects of climate change
By investing in projects that reduce or remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, individuals and businesses can help to mitigate the effects of climate change, such as rising sea levels, more frequent and severe weather events, and increased risk of droughts and wildfires.
Every ton of CO2 needs a price
By offsetting their carbon footprint, individuals and businesses can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and encourage others to adopt more sustainable practices as well.
Climate protection projects and renewable energies
Carbon offsetting can support the development of clean energy and other low-carbon projects, such as reforestation and methane capture, which can help to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable development.
Working towards a low CO2 world
By investing in low-carbon projects and supporting sustainable practices, individuals and businesses can help to build a more resilient and sustainable economy that is less dependent on fossil fuels and more able to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
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