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The company Space Perspective, specializing in high-altitude tourism, recently revealed the prototype of their Neptune spacecraft’s test capsule. This spacecraft has the potential to send tourists to the outer reaches of space by 2025.
The pressurized pod will soon undergo its inaugural unmanned trial run, with the goal of starting commercial flights in the following year.
The largest human spacecraft currently in operation, as stated by the company, has capacity for eight passengers and one captain.
In contrast to other companies, such as Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin, passengers on this venture will not experience G-force or zero gravity.
Instead, travelers can expect to enjoy a drink at the “space lounge”, featuring a complete selection at the bar, fast wifi, and music (we’d be happy to put together the playlist).
The latest capsule has been revealed.
The spaceship has a diameter of 4.9 meters and is twice the size of its competitors. It also has a functional toilet, which will come in handy during the six hour trip; much longer than Virgin Galactic’s 90 minutes to two hours or Blue Origin’s 11-minute ride.
According to the company, its dimension can even fit the biggest spacecraft windows ever used in space. This makes it ideal for taking the ultimate self-portrait and admiring the stunning scenery.
The cost for going to the edge of space? An impressive amount of £99,031.
According to Space Perspective, their craft is the safest, most luxurious, and most responsible way to travel to space.
Taber MacCallum, co-founder of Space Perspective, along with his wife, Jane Poynter, established the company in 2019. MacCallum stated that their space capsule is truly unique and has never been seen before.
We are at the brink of a remarkable change – not just in how we perceive outer space, but also in our mental visualization of the spaceship that will transport us there.
We are revolutionizing the field and creating a path for affordable space tourism in the future.
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