How to Accidentally Travel to Space
A completely serious guide to doing something without meaning to. Results not guaranteed. Accidents never are.
Short answer
Technically you already are: Earth carries you around the Sun at about 30 kilometres per second. For the other kind of space travel you will need a ticket, training, and a very large amount of money — none of which happen by accident.
The step-by-step accident
- Stand outside. You are on a spaceship called Earth, travelling about 940 million kilometres a year. Welcome aboard.
- Apply to a space agency. Not accidental, but it is the only route that works reliably.
- Become accidentally rich first. See our guide on accidentally becoming rich, then buy a seat. Everything is connected.
- Visit a site that looks like space. festomanolo.com has a galaxy in the background. Close enough, and cheaper.
People also ask
Is everyone technically travelling through space?
Yes. Earth orbits the Sun, the Sun orbits the galaxy, and the galaxy moves through the universe. You have never stood still.