A previous test flight also reached the stratosphere but used a lighter mockup of the Neptune capsule.
Despite the constant references to space, Neptune isnt actually a spacecraft.
Space Perspective has some competition for the dollars of near-space balloonists.
An artist’s rendition of Neptune over the Earth. Not seen: the luxury toilet.© Space Perspective
Given that hefty price tag, a trip on Space Perspectives Neptune seems like a total steal.
At the time, it was expected that Neptune would begin taking passengers up in 2024.
The company has not met that deadline and its not clear when commercial operations will begin.
Specialists retrieving the Neptune capsule at the end of the test mission. Creidt: Space Perspective
So far, Space Perspective said over 1,800 tickets have been sold.
Lets be honest, its notthe dumbest thrill ridethat rich people have blown money on.
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