SpaceVIP, a luxury space tourism company based in the United States, is introducing a groundbreaking experience that combines space travel with fine dining.
According to reports from American media outlets, SpaceVIP is offering an exclusive opportunity for six passengers to journey to an altitude of 100,000 feet above sea level, where they will be treated to a gourmet dinner.
The mission will take place aboard special space capsules known as Nepchis, developed by the Space Perspective Company. These capsules will be lifted by air balloons to the edge of space, providing passengers with a unique dining experience unlike any other.
Renowned chef Rasmus Mink has been enlisted to curate a special menu for the participants, ensuring a culinary journey that matches the awe-inspiring backdrop of space.
Passengers will have the opportunity to dine while witnessing the breathtaking sight of Earth's sunrise from above, with the ability to live-stream the experience to loved ones back home via Wi-Fi.
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Roman Chepurkha, the founder of SpaceVIP, expressed the mission's goal of using space travel to enhance human consciousness. While there has been significant interest in the program, only six seats are available for booking, which are expected to fill up quickly.
The capsule-like spacecraft, built by Space Perspective, will carry passengers in a hydrogen-filled vessel named Neptune to their destination, where they will spend several hours enjoying the celestial views. No prior training is required for the six-hour journey, and passengers will be provided with specially designed suits by a French fashion company.
The spacecraft will depart from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with test flights scheduled to begin next month in preparation for the mission. SpaceVIP aims to launch this extraordinary journey by the end of 2025, offering an unparalleled adventure to anyone willing to embark on this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The ticket price for the journey has been set at $495,000, making it accessible to adventurous individuals seeking an extraordinary cosmic voyage.
