Space Perspective, the world’s first carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company, has completed a major milestone with the successful uncrewed test flight of Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior.
The flight, which launched from Marine Spaceport Voyager off the coast of St. Petersburg, Florida on September 15, 2024, reached an altitude of 100,000 feet, demonstrating key technological advancements and bringing the company closer to its goal of offering commercial space travel by 2026.
The six-hour test flight showcased the spacecraft’s innovative systems, including the SpaceBalloon™ lift technology, advanced thermal management, and a safe splashdown.
Spaceship Neptune features the largest capsule and windows ever flown to space, ensuring a comfortable and transformative experience for future passengers.
With human test flights set for 2025, Space Perspective aims to lead the commercial space travel market, offering a seat on Spaceship Neptune for $125,000.
Over 1,800 tickets have already been sold, as excitement grows for this revolutionary, eco-friendly spaceflight experience.
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