{"id":14769,"date":"2024-04-11T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T09:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1405627"},"modified":"2024-04-11T09:00:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T09:00:13","slug":"space-tourism-balloon-startup-unveils-luxury-capsule-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=14769","title":{"rendered":"Space tourism balloon startup unveils \u2018luxury\u2019 capsule design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A space tourism company promising stratospheric balloon rides has unveiled the vehicle\u2019s capsule design.<\/p>\n

Halo Space is building the balloon for zero-emission commercial flights to altitudes of up to 40km. Tickets will cost a whopping \u20ac150,000 each.<\/p>\n

On each flight, a pilot and eight passengers will enter the pressurised cabin. The helium balloon will then gradually ascend with minimal G-forces to the stratosphere.<\/p>\n

From this perch above the sky, passengers will get unique views of the curvature of Earth and the vastness of space<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the plan, at least. To make it a reality, Halo is currently putting the tech through extensive trials.<\/p>\n

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Five test flights have been completed so far. The next one is scheduled for June in Saudi Arabia \u2014 the first outside the startup\u2019s<\/a> home country of Spain.<\/p>\n

The new capsule design is another step towards a commercial launch. It attempts to blend breathtaking views with comfort, style, and safety.<\/p>\n

\u201cPassengers will spend up to six hours inside our spaceship, and we want every minute to be unforgettable,\u201d Carlos Mira, CEO of Halo Space, said in a statement.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/a>An artist\u2019s impression of the space capsule\u2019s viewing area. Credit: Halo Space<\/figcaption>