So what do you do if you want to see and experience all that is outer space and the $20 million price tag is a little steep? You settle for a shorter, lower altitude ride in a new XCOR Lynx.

The Lynx was developed by XCOR Aerospace Technologies. Their original plan was to construct a lightweight 2-seater aircraft capable of putting 2 people, a pilot and a paying passenger into space. Although it won't be nearly as high as NASA goes, the tourist will be able to spend 4-5 minutes in a weightless environment and see the earth from space.

XCOR has been working on rocket propulsion for quite some time. They have built rocket motors small enough to set on your cocktail table, and just recently, they completed an engine capable of reaching 7,500lbs of thrust, which went to NASA.