As a longtime s-f, space exploration, and astronomy buff, I'd love to. The views of Earth from space, the incredible vistas of other worlds we've seen from various probes and landers, are all very inspiring to me and to see them in person would be magnificent.
Realistically, I'm 54 going on 55 and not in terribly good shape (hypertension, diabetes, arthritis) so not likely at this point. Virgin Galactic would be the only launch system I could probably tolerate and I don't have that kind of coin. They aren't going to be full orbital to start anyhow, IIRC.
As for the trash on the moon, let's not forget the abandoned, no longer operational rovers on Mars (Vikings, Opportunity, etc.). The moon is worse due to us having actually sent humans there, but there are remnants of our presence, albeit minimal, elsewhere. In fact, the most worrisome ones are the ones cluttering up Earth orbit.
I used to want to be on the first colony starship, but [a] I'm too old and creaky for that, and it's not happening in my lifetime anyway.
But would I go on a trip to space? LEO? ISS? The Moon? Fuck, yes!
No...
I’d be terrified.
Hugs,
Mysteria
In a heart beat. I’ve always been a big astronomy buff and when my son was little we’d always plan trips to the moon and Mars after a night of telescope use in our back yard.
Sure! My boobs will never sag in space!
From the inner mind to the outer space.
I've been threatened with one way trips.
I wouldn't be accepted, but I'd jump at the chance.
Will I need a boarding pass for the Mothership?
I've wanted to go into outer space for a while now so I definitely would. With space tourism being a possibility and hopefully less expensive in the future, I'd sign up right away.
In a heartbeat. For a few orbits, or for the rest of my life, living on the moon or Mars. I dream about space, and daydream about space, often, and have ever since I was a little kid.
I would go without any kind of hesitation.
*starts singing Ziggy Stardust*
