World View, a space tourism company, has become the most preferred space tourism company in the world by acquiring its 1000th customer. The company, which will start its flights in 2024, will carry its customers 37 kilometers above the earth, to the ‘border’ of space.
to space tourism interest and curiosity continues to increase day by day. Space travel is now evolving into a more commercialized industry that offers space experience to ordinary people, rather than merely serving a scientific purpose. While companies such as Elon Musk’s company SpaceX and Richard Branson’s company Virgin Galactic are contributing to this growing interest, smaller companies that we do not hear so often are also operating in this field.
Now paying customers by 2024 plans to fly ‘to the edge of space’ acquiring the 1000th client of a space balloon venture the world’s most preferred space tourism company is reportedly. based in Tucson, Arizona worldview company named price per seat in space balloons 50 thousand dollars This means that this is actually a very reasonable amount, as it is roughly one-ninth the price of a space flight ticket with the famous space tourism company Virgin Galactic.
It will carry its customers 37 kilometers above the Earth
Based on the principle of working with helium-filled balloons, World View, although it does not offer the full space tourism experience where your feet are swept off the ground in a zero-gravity environment, 37 kilometers It aims to take it above, almost three times higher than the cruising height of a passenger jet. However, at this altitude, along with the curvature of the Earth, the sky’s full of stars It will also be possible to observe the darkness.
Moreover, the company plans to launch flights from some of the world’s most spectacular destinations, such as the Grand Canyon, the Great Coral Reef and Egypt’s famous pyramids, to increase interest and appeal for the venture. In fact, according to a statement made by the company, all flights from the Grand Canyon spaceport are for the first year. has already been sold is reported.
Much cheaper and accessible than competitors
Speaking about their success, World View CEO and President Ryan Hartman said in a statement. “Reaching 1,000 bookings is what World View offers. to the unique experience It underlines the passion, excitement and interest people have.” says and “The fact that the Grand Canyon spaceport flight has been sold for the first year has fueled market demand and space tourism. growing interest It shows too.” he adds.
World View, on the other hand, isn’t just for flying into close space; they are also more likely to enter the company’s waiting list than priest companies. accessible it stands out. For example, Virgin Galactic requires a deposit of 150 thousand dollars, while World View only offers its customers. 500 dollars It asks for a deposit fee.