Space tourism is all the rage these days, which is pretty impressive when you think of it: We only just became a spacefaring species, what, like, sixty years ago? That's quick turnaround.
Countless companies are capitalizing on this new pastime; among them is a corporation with a novel approach to transporting rich people into the cosmos:
Space Perspective on Tuesday revealed illustrations of its swish cabins, which it hopes to start launching from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida from late 2024. More than 600 tickets have so far been sold, at $125,000 each.
With five-feet (1.5 meter) high windows, deep seats, dark, purple tones and subdued lighting, the atmosphere contrasts with the white and sanitized capsules of its competitors.
Wifi connectivity and a drinks bar round out the "Space Lounge" inside the company's Neptune capsule.
You gotta admit, it looks pretty cool:
Those photos don't do justice to the whole contraption; here's how it's rendered on Space Perspective's website:
That's a big balloon with a big price tag. I suggest you start saving up now!
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