French space balloon startup Zephalto is partnering with the French space agency to bring customers to the edge of space for 'just' $132,000.
At just 25% of that distance, the "space" balloons of Zephalto aren't going to be reaching the extreme heights of Bezos or Branson, but Zephalto founder Vincent Farret d’Astiès argues that this altitude offers sights only a tiny fraction of humanity has ever seen.
"We choose 25 kilometers high because it’s the altitude where you are in the darkness of space, with 98% of the atmosphere below you, so you can enjoy the curvature of the Earth in the blue line," he told Bloomberg. "You’re in the darkness of space, but without the zero gravity experience." For this though, you actually have a more affordable experience, with a Virgin Galactic ticket past the 50-mile marker NASA uses to define the start of outer space selling for $450,000, and a Blue Origin flight cost being a well-kept secret, but according toZephalto plans to launch 60 trips per year once everything is fully operational.If nothing else, the environmental impact of a Zephalto flight should be substantially less.
There will also be other luxury amenities on board, but clearly the draw will be viewing the vast expanse beyond our planet and the perspective that seeing our world in that void alone can provide, something that has been known to deeply affect those who experience it first-hand. Is that kind of perspective worth $132,000? Who's to say, but flights are set to begin in 2025, and there's no shortage of wealthy patrons who will surely jump at the chance to experience it for themselves.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Apple-Cinnamon Bostock (The Ultimate French Toast)This French classic is the happy lovechild of French toast and an almond croissant.
Leer más »
Pick a Practical Major, Like FrenchWhy everything we assume about a degree in humanities might be wrong.
Leer más »
French shipper CMA CGM offers $5.5 bln for Bollore logistics unitFrench shipping group CMA CGM (CMACG.UL) is offering 5 billion euros ($5.48 billion) for the logistics unit of Bollore, the family-run conglomerate said on Tuesday.
Leer más »
Explainer: Macron pension reform ends cherished French exceptionFrench President Emmanuel Macron may have pushed through his unpopular pension reform but only at great cost to his political capital, which he is now seeking to repair by offering talks with trade unions on other issues.
Leer más »
Shawn Mendes' Coachella Outfit Was a 'Big Moment' for This Heritage French Boot BrandShawn Mendes sported a curious piece of footwear at Coachella, showing up in a pair of $85 boots that were originally designed for French paratroopers. RSRecommends
Leer más »
French Director Catherine Corsini’s Film Was Removed From Cannes Competition After ComplaintsFrench director Catherine Corsini was meant to be the seventh female director in competition at the 72nd edition of Cannes with her film “Le Retour” (The Return). But her competition sl…
Leer más »